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Interface Converters

Project Lead: Brian Linnenkamp

Overview

Interface converters provide a means of communication from the main computer to peripheral microcontrollers. Interface converters are responsible for translating USB communications into UART, SPI, and any other serial communication protocol required.

Timeline

  1. Creation of Schematic (October 9th)
  2. Footprint Association and Part Selection (October 15th)
  3. Routing the PCB (November 10th)
  4. Revise (November 15th)
  5. Order PCB (November 21st)

Design

The interface converter will allow for two different means of connecting to it: either through a female mezzanine connector or alternatively through a female connector to a cable harness as specified by the harnessing project.

Resources

Part Description Datasheet
FT232H IC for converting USB to multiple different interfaces. Datasheet