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Benjamin Zou

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This process is part of the SoCET X04 design project, a student researched microprocessor and microcontroller, and is a required step in order to interface with the X04 chip and to replace the previous printed circuit board design. Creating a wiring schematic with all the necessary components for interfacing is the first step in the process. The X04 microcontroller chip has strict operating requirements to function properly, therefore it needs multiple sub-circuits placed on the same circuit board to unlock its functionality. These include GPIO headers to allow external devices to be connected to it, a USB header for a computer to program it and provide power, and a power filtering circuit to ensure that the electronics are not compromised due to an unclean power source. The schematic is translated into a 4-layer PCB. This board serves to hold all the wires and components on a stable and compact package. It is also a platform for external connections. Once all wires are connected, a Bill of Materials is generated and sent to a PCB manufacturer of choice. This results in a circuit board with the desired components and ready for testing and debugging by the PCB team. A successful board allows the SoCET X04 design team to verify their design and improve on it for the next chip the team may decide. It may test the practicality of the X04 design and whether it can handle a variety of computational tasks.

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Purdue University / 2023

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Benjamin Zou