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Powering Circuit Q's

Hello,

I am have some questions regarding the Schematics of the BF548 ezkit (attached). Specifically

the powering sections.

Firstly, a basic questions, what is the difference between the filled square and hollow

circle schematic symbol for the power buses? The page Power Page 1, for example,

on the bottom right shows the circuitry for the VDDEXT and 3.3V, shown as filled square

and hollow circle respectively. They are both 3.3V so what is the difference?

Looking now at Power Page 2, I don't really understand the power supply for VDDDR and

5V. What does the adp1823 chip setup do? I looked briefly at its datasheet but didn't

understand how it relates to the regulation of VDDDR and 5V (again the symbols are different?).

On the bottom left of this page there are two outputs for 5V_USB? Why?

Also, on the bottom right there are these symbols (MH4, MH5, etc) but they aren't connected

to anything? What are they for?

It's pretty evident there are lots of things that I'm confused with - the power circuitry has been

a bit of a hurdle. Is there an easier design for the power supply? Would really appreciate

any reference designs that have a simpler powering system.

Thanks to anyone who can be bothered to try and help. I know it is not exactly 'fun', but it

will be much appreciated.

Cheers...

A0206-2006_CUST.pdf
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  • Hey,

    I have a further questions regarding the bf548 ezkit schematic. The attached image

    is a part of the schematic for powering the vddusb. The data sheet says that it should be

    about 3V. The 3.6V input makes sense - because after the diode Vf loss its about 3V. However,

    the 5V_USB is much less than 3V? The Zener is around the 2.3V mark, then after the Vf loss

    it will be down around 1.7V?? Have they put the wrong schematic reference for the Zener

    or is there something that I am missing?

    Cheers..

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  • Hey,

    I have a further questions regarding the bf548 ezkit schematic. The attached image

    is a part of the schematic for powering the vddusb. The data sheet says that it should be

    about 3V. The 3.6V input makes sense - because after the diode Vf loss its about 3V. However,

    the 5V_USB is much less than 3V? The Zener is around the 2.3V mark, then after the Vf loss

    it will be down around 1.7V?? Have they put the wrong schematic reference for the Zener

    or is there something that I am missing?

    Cheers..

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