GenBoard/UnderDevelopment/VerThree (2005-04-16 22:42:55)

GenBoard/VerThree layout changes, going towards v3.3

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This page is for onboard circuits and layout; New ways of using the board belongs to GenBoard/UnderDevelopment/FirmWare or their own topic (or OtherUses maybe).


The v3.2 quality is awesome. We just want very minor adjustments, and make sure not to break anything.

Significant change - thinking out loud

While this would cut down some manual work at assembly, it could cause problems with logistics, and there is some risk of unforeseeable effects.


Locking:

Files are stored in the developer file thingie and we all know the locking procedure.

As always: Not obeying the filename convention will result in lost work or extra work to find out what's going on.

UnLocked genboardv33_r246_jk.zip


Todo:


Done:


Dropped


Manufacturing preparations - basically as before

We dropped the idea to transfer the files to the PNP machine fully digitally

Picknplace related TODO


FINAL TODO:

somewhat later (after gerbers sent in):


why change?

v3.1 is very nice, and works very well. However stock is very low now, we should manufacture at least 90..105 v3.2 very soon: I already got the last pricy components for v3.2.


visibility of CAD files

Note that after GenBoard/VerThree stablized, there was a little change in eagle files visibility:

The schematics are on GenBoard/Manual/InitialTesting/VerThree (the PDF is searchable by component name), but the eagle is only used by the developers.

One can ask (eg. sometimes those who buy v3.x from WebShop ask).


Eagle version

Note that eagle 4.11r2 cannot open the file (complains about damaged file or something..), and eagle4.11 is not on cadsoft download site any longer. Someone uploaded a

from the previously availabe free c@dsoft download.
Working Cadsoft Links
[German 4.11 2003]
 
[English 4.11 2003]

v3.0 => v3.1 was mostly cosmetics, but the better clearance and the SMD inductors made the board nicer to work with.


Note that with r245 we started v3.3. Some tiny PCB changes - the unused fill-lobes were cleaned. You should start from recent v3.1 when populating sections, and only check layout on r176 when you find components missing from v3.0 (rare)


Preparations for 3.3 with surface mounted switches.

Unfortunately I have no internet connection when I write this. It's based on my local datasheets and paper literature.

You probably missed discussion about this: GenBoard/VerThree/CustomCNCCase

Let's continue here: GenBoard/PowerSwitcher

Ignition:

There is ignition igbt's in DPAK and D2PAK formats, DPAK seem a bit uncommon but ISL9V3040 is available as TO220, DPAK, D2PAK and TO262AA(TO220 with SMD flange).

There may be a problem with distributor application with surface mount IGBT's. An coil on plug application or waste spark application distribute the load and heat over several IGBT's. We may want to make room for one or two hole mount IGBT's for these applications.

If someone want to use the ignition fets for other applications a hole mount diode can be soldered from drain to vbatt to provide a low voltage flyback. Rare case, no need for us to bother. Let em hack. We only add flyback option where there is enough space (actually, there is space on the top side).

Injection:

I didn't find any DPAK FETs, but no worries, I only had two or three FET datasheets here while I had a bunch of IGBT data sheets. I'm sure that there is a ton of suitable FETs in DPAK package.

Provisions for flyback diodes is a must. I would like room for FAT hole mount components. I disagree. The FlyBack from SMB footprint diodes (and no resistors) work very nice. If someone wants PWMing and high voltage at the same time, he can do it with some external diodes. No need for throughole. That would partly kill the benefit of going to SMD-switches.

Do we want to add short circuit protection? I don't think so. (later, with the ARM: using similar circuitry as the 8 channel EGT).

Misc and Heater fets:

Only diode flyback. Short circuit protection?

D2PAK is a tight fit. It will probably work for IGBT and FET at the same time if we drop redundant components.

DPAK save a lot of space. It looks like we can easily fit everything. Surface mount components is mostly chilled by the footprint on the board and the smaller component leaves us room for more cooling surface. Cooling it by clamping something to the plastic of the component works better with D2PAK.

IRF7821 is a little SO-8 cased fet with amazing properties. Logic level control, MAX 12.5mOhm RDSon at 4.5Vgs, 30Vbr, 20C/W J-Drain lead, 50C/W j-ambient when mounted on 25square copper pattern, 11A continous with 70c ambient temp and before mentioned footprint. Slightly smaller footprint compared to DPAK.


Locking procedure

We store(d see the visibility notes above) the files as

Not obeying the filename convention will result in lost work or extra work to find out what's going on. Store/retreive files in the wiki:

Please follow this procedure:


EVERYONE, REMOVE ALL LOCAL COPIES OF JURG.LBR. THE FILE THAT HAS FOLLOWED 205 AND 206 REVISIONS OF THE ARCHIVE IS THE WRONG ONE.

The correct procedure to make a change in jurg.lbr is to aquire last known good version from me, talk to me, make changes, talk to me, send file to me. A bit of a annoyance to you guys but I have spent hours spending this library on several occations just because people make changes to outdated versions.


TODO: pickNplace manufacturing requirements

I got a document, unfortunately in Hungarian. Nothing special, we should be close.

picnkplace types:


TODO: v3.2 - later


TODO: sch, BOM, not urgent


TODO: dropped

  1. Data (red)
  2. Clock (blue
  3. GND (yellow)
  4. NC (keying)
  5. VCC (5V, green)

We could maybe use that on v3.1. Mik says no need to change it.

Holy batman, we're getting 2000 more FQPF.. FETs (ordered in 2004 March, scheduled for 2005 january, but they are hard to control, might drop in earlier :-(( ), although we have a lot in stock (appr. 1000, most at East Coast). What can we do with them? I really wanted to roll v3.3 and ARM boards with DPAK. Maybe we add some extra-fets near the edge :-)


Special thanx to

the v3.1 core HW engineers:

v3.1 manufacturing and WebShop:

other contributions: