Power net portal is a special schematic object used to define a power or ground net. Power ports allow you to conveniently indicate a power net at any location in the design. Power nets of the same designator automatically connect throughout your design #portal #power
A generic fixed inductor for rapid developing circuit topology. *You can now change the footprint and 3D model at the top level anytime you want. This is the power of #generics
This project is a reference design utilizing Texas Instruments' PGA300ARHHR, a precision analog and digital IC, for signal processing. The circuit also includes a Diodes Incorporated's FZT603QTA Transistor, passive components like resistors and capacitors, and connectors from JST Sales America Inc.
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"let's shift focus to these project types for their refere...
"let's shift focus to these project types for their reference design:
Industrial sensing
Simple embedded
Edge computing (IoT)
Basic electronics
Think of any reference design that will have higher chance of being use in the above project type. For example, Industrial sensing project - ask yourself what are the most common section for this project. Those are the one we will be focusing on beginning this week"
Can you provide a explanation and example of "Simple embedded"
Certainly, "Simple embedded" typically refers to a class of electronics projects that embed a microcontroller or microprocessor along with other electronic components for a specific function.
An embedded system can be as simple as a Microcontroller Unit (MCU) with connected peripheral modules like LED drivers, motor controllers, sensors, and the like. These systems often run on real-time operating systems (RTOS) or without any operating system at all, executing a single or a small number of dedicated tasks. Applications for simple embedded systems range from home appliances, toys, and industrial control systems to automotive applications, wearables, and more.
Let's take an example of a simple embedded system - A Digital Thermometer.
Digital Thermometer
This is a simple design that uses a temperature sensor, an analog-to-digital converter, a microcontroller, and a display. The diagram below shows a simple block diagram of the system.
Temperature Sensor (TMP36, LM35, etc.): This senses the ambient temperature and outputs an analog voltage corresponding to the temperature.
Analog to Digital Converter (ADC): This can be a separate IC or can be onboard the microcontroller. It converts the analog output voltage of the temperature sensor to a digital value that can be used by the microcontroller.
Microcontroller (MCU like PIC, AVR, Arduino, etc.): This is the heart of the system. It takes the digital output from the ADC, processes the data i.e., convert it into a temperature reading, and sends it to the display.
Display (LCD/LED Display): This displays the final temperature reading.
Here in Flux, you can start building your schematic by adding a temperature sensor like the TMP36, an Arduino board to act as your microcontroller (which also has an onboard ADC), and an LCD display module like the HD44780. You'll need to connect the output of the temperature sensor to an analog input pin on the Arduino, and connect the LCD to digital IO pins on the Arduino as per the module's specifications.
Once the schematic is done, you can move onto the PCB layout where you'll need to place your components and route your traces. Be sure to respect any requirements or constraints for your final board shape, size, and layer stackup, which might be influenced by your enclosure or mounting options.
In general, a great place to start with any project is by considering the key functionalities you require and then choosing components that can deliver those functionalities. Start by breaking down the project into smaller, manageable tasks, and tackle them one by one.
This is just an overview of a simple embedded system design in the context of a Digital Thermometer, actual implementation may differ based on specific requirements, choice of components and other factors. If you'd like a detailed setup or have a different application in mind, feel free to ask!
I hope this information helps. Let me know if you have any more questions!
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Passive Components
Resistor Power Rating
Beta
Checks that the power traveling across a given resistor is under its rating with 50% headroom.