RS485 - with auto termination - PCB LAYOUT & Bill of Materials REV-A
DavidM
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Hi,
I have finally finished my PCB LAYOUT layout for the RS485 interface schematic I posted a few weeks ago. based on the help given ( thanks to dMajo) I have come up with the following PCB Layout and Bill of materials ( costed ).
This is my first PCB Design with SURFACE MOUNT parts.
This is the first time I used EAGLE CAD for board layout, At first I hated it, but now I am starting to really like it!
I had to create some parts in eagle, ( this is really painful ) All done on a mac if you are interested.
The main thing that concernes me ( apart from it not working) is the cost per assembly , so far I have based my costs on ording only minimum quantities and I have based the costs on FARNEL AUSTRALIA pricing ( as I can get all the parts within a week while the PCB's are being made). But I know that I can get cheaper elsewhere and also when I purchase higher quantities.
I spent a LOT OF TIME checking availability and pricing of components and entered this info into the Bill of materials database that EAGLE CAD Has built in.
I can't wait to get these boards built so i can start writing some SPIN code for it! ( I have a local PCB Assembly company line up to HAND assembly some for me for prototyping)
This board had to be kept as small as possible as it need to be retro-fitted to an existing design, but later this circuit will be incorporated into the main board ( where the prop chip is)
Please note that the two switchcraft connectors are on the back of the board as this device is panel mounted.
Any comments greatly welcome
regards
Dave M
I have finally finished my PCB LAYOUT layout for the RS485 interface schematic I posted a few weeks ago. based on the help given ( thanks to dMajo) I have come up with the following PCB Layout and Bill of materials ( costed ).
This is my first PCB Design with SURFACE MOUNT parts.
This is the first time I used EAGLE CAD for board layout, At first I hated it, but now I am starting to really like it!
I had to create some parts in eagle, ( this is really painful ) All done on a mac if you are interested.
The main thing that concernes me ( apart from it not working) is the cost per assembly , so far I have based my costs on ording only minimum quantities and I have based the costs on FARNEL AUSTRALIA pricing ( as I can get all the parts within a week while the PCB's are being made). But I know that I can get cheaper elsewhere and also when I purchase higher quantities.
I spent a LOT OF TIME checking availability and pricing of components and entered this info into the Bill of materials database that EAGLE CAD Has built in.
I can't wait to get these boards built so i can start writing some SPIN code for it! ( I have a local PCB Assembly company line up to HAND assembly some for me for prototyping)
This board had to be kept as small as possible as it need to be retro-fitted to an existing design, but later this circuit will be incorporated into the main board ( where the prop chip is)
Please note that the two switchcraft connectors are on the back of the board as this device is panel mounted.
Any comments greatly welcome
regards
Dave M
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Received your PM. No time this days. Will take time at end of week.
Regards
Thanks
Dave M