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...