Designing LTE Development Board

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I’m blocked from modifying the project right now because execution credits are exhausted, so I can’t add components to the canvas in this run.
Current project state:
  • Project: “Latin Black Transporter” — still an empty draft project.
  • Components: 0
  • Nets: 0
  • No schematic changes were made.
What remains to be done once execution is available:
  1. Rename the project to something meaningful, e.g. “ESP32 SIM7600 LTE Dev Board”.
  2. Add the requested major components:
    • ESP32-WROVER-E
    • SIM7600G-H LTE module
    • CH9102F or CP2104 USB-UART bridge
    • IP5306 power-management IC, or TP4056 + boost converter alternative
    • USB Type-C receptacle
    • Nano SIM socket
    • MicroSD/TF socket
    • 2× 3.3 V LDO regulators such as ME6211 or AMS1117-3.3
  3. Consult datasheets before wiring:
    • ESP32 boot strapping, EN/reset, UART, SD/SPI, decoupling, and antenna keepout
    • SIM7600G-H power input, SIM interface, USB/UART interface, antenna, reset, PWRKEY, status pins
    • USB-UART bridge recommended circuit
    • IP5306 or TP4056/boost power-path requirements
    • LDO input/output capacitor requirements
  4. Build the schematic by functional blocks:
    • USB-C input and protection
    • Battery charging / boost / power-path
    • 3.3 V rails
    • ESP32 core support circuit
    • SIM7600G-H power and control
    • USB-UART programming interface
    • Nano SIM interface
    • MicroSD interface
  5. Add required support parts:
    • Decoupling capacitors on every IC power pin
    • USB-C CC pull-down resistors
    • Boot/reset resistors for ESP32
    • SIM card ESD protection if available
    • Bulk capacitance for SIM7600G-H current bursts
    • LDO input/output capacitors
  6. Run schematic review/ERC and resolve violations.
  7. Create bring-up and firmware notes after the schematic is complete.
Important design note: the SIM7600G-H has high pulsed current demand, so the power path must be sized from a real load budget before choosing the charger, boost converter, LDOs, and USB/battery current limits.
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