USB-C Sensor Node Layout
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All 31 nets are routed with zero airwires, and the main DRC set is clean. I’m doing the final manufacturing/readability pass now, including silkscreen cleanup and component/production checks.
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The PCB itself is complete and clean. The only manufacturing blocker left is BOM metadata: 32 generic resistors/capacitors lack manufacturer part numbers, so I’m assigning production-grade passive MPNs and then re-running the final checks.
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Finished the PCB: compact 50 × 80 mm four-layer board, optimized placement, SiWG917 antenna keepout, thermally isolated SHT41, complete routing, cleaned silkscreen, and production MPNs for all passives.
- 0 airwires
- 0 dangling traces
- 0 DRC/manufacturing errors or warnings
- All 46 components / 31 nets complete
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- A non-specific board-validator message appeared after completion despite clean DRC and routing; it has been reported internally.
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Technical Construction File — USB-C WiFi BLE TH Sensor
Status
Draft — schematic-stage regulatory file.
Applicable Regulations
- FCC Part 15 intentional radiator / unintentional radiator
- CE RED for EU radio equipment
- ISED Canada if sold in Canada
- UKCA if sold in the UK
- RoHS/REACH for consumer production
Product Description
USB-C powered indoor consumer temperature/humidity sensor node using a Silicon Labs SiWG917 Wi-Fi/BLE module and Sensirion SHT41 digital T/RH sensor.
Wireless Technology Summary
Table
| Module | MPN | Technology | Frequency Band | Antenna | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | SIWG917Y111MGABAR | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n/ax + BLE 5.4 | 2.4 GHz ISM | Integrated antenna variant | Must follow Silicon Labs integration/keepout guidance |
Required Documentation Checklist
- Product block diagram — included in Project Specification
- Draft BOM from schematic — available in Flux BOM
- RF integration notes — included below
- Draft Declaration of Conformity — created in this file
- User manual outline — included below
- Final schematic PDF export
- Final PCB layout/Gerbers after layout
- Module certification grants and integration manual from Silicon Labs
- EMC/RF test reports from accredited lab
- Final product labels with FCC/CE/UKCA marking
RF Design Notes
- U1 must be placed at a PCB edge with the integrated antenna facing outward.
- Keep the antenna clearance void of copper, traces, vias, components, and metal on all layers.
- Keep U3/L1 buck regulator switch node and inductor away from U1 antenna region.
- Maintain solid ground under the module body where allowed by the module datasheet.
- Do not change the module antenna or add metal/plastic in direct contact with the antenna without RF validation.
Draft Declaration of Conformity
We, [Company Name], declare that the product USB-C WiFi BLE TH Sensor is designed to conform to applicable FCC Part 15, CE RED, RoHS, and EMC requirements when manufactured and integrated according to the final approved schematic, PCB layout, BOM, RF module integration guide, and user manual.
Authorized signatory: ____________________
Date: ____________________
User Manual Outline
- Product overview and intended indoor consumer use.
- USB-C 5 V power-only input requirements.
- Wireless setup/provisioning instructions.
- Temperature/humidity measurement limitations; avoid direct sunlight, condensation, and heat sources.
- Regulatory notices: FCC Part 15 statements, CE/UKCA marking, RF exposure statement, no user-serviceable RF modifications.
- Disposal and RoHS/WEEE notes.
Open Items
- Confirm exact SiWG917 certification IDs and approved integration conditions.
- Add final PCB layout screenshots/exports after layout.
- Run EMC pre-scan with USB cable attached and Wi-Fi/BLE active.
Status
Applicable Regulations
Product Description
Wireless Technology Summary
Required Documentation Checklist
RF Design Notes
Draft Declaration of Conformity
User Manual Outline
Open Items
