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Lukas Henkel

@QVHenkel

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I am in the process of getting the production version of the open-source Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible module based on an iMX 8M plus up and running. If you are interested in this module, check out the Crowdsupply pre-launch page 😊

QVHenkel's tweet image. I am in the process of getting the production version of the open-source Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible module based on an iMX 8M plus up and running. If you are interested in this module, check out the Crowdsupply pre-launch page 😊
QVHenkel's tweet image. I am in the process of getting the production version of the open-source Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible module based on an iMX 8M plus up and running. If you are interested in this module, check out the Crowdsupply pre-launch page 😊
QVHenkel's tweet image. I am in the process of getting the production version of the open-source Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible module based on an iMX 8M plus up and running. If you are interested in this module, check out the Crowdsupply pre-launch page 😊

The SDR AFE board is a power module paradise😄The small formfactor is nice and thermal management will be easy in this case

QVHenkel's tweet image. The SDR AFE board is a power module paradise😄The small formfactor is nice and thermal management will be easy in this case
QVHenkel's tweet image. The SDR AFE board is a power module paradise😄The small formfactor is nice and thermal management will be easy in this case

The design of the new frontend for the Framework Laptop 16 SDR module is almost complete 🙌

QVHenkel's tweet image. The design of the new frontend for the Framework Laptop 16  SDR module is almost complete 🙌
QVHenkel's tweet image. The design of the new frontend for the Framework Laptop 16  SDR module is almost complete 🙌
QVHenkel's tweet image. The design of the new frontend for the Framework Laptop 16  SDR module is almost complete 🙌
QVHenkel's tweet image. The design of the new frontend for the Framework Laptop 16  SDR module is almost complete 🙌

This step in a multichannel design is always very satisfying 😄


I decided to use a buried via stackup, since the entire transmit chain (only the receive chain is shown here) will have to be located on the bottom side of the AFE board

QVHenkel's tweet image. I decided to use a buried via stackup, since the entire transmit chain (only the receive chain is shown here) will have to be located on the bottom side of the AFE board
QVHenkel's tweet image. I decided to use a buried via stackup, since the entire transmit chain (only the receive chain is shown here) will have to be located on the bottom side of the AFE board

Schematics for the new revision of the Framework Laptop SDR module analog frontend is done. Now I just need to figure out where to put the 1700 components 😬

QVHenkel's tweet image. Schematics for the new revision of the Framework Laptop SDR module analog frontend is done. Now I just need to figure out where to put the 1700 components 😬
QVHenkel's tweet image. Schematics for the new revision of the Framework Laptop SDR module analog frontend is done. Now I just need to figure out where to put the 1700 components 😬
QVHenkel's tweet image. Schematics for the new revision of the Framework Laptop SDR module analog frontend is done. Now I just need to figure out where to put the 1700 components 😬

The new PPG sensorboard revision arrived. Time to try manually assembling 01005 parts 🤏

QVHenkel's tweet image. The new PPG sensorboard revision arrived. Time to try manually assembling 01005 parts 🤏
QVHenkel's tweet image. The new PPG sensorboard revision arrived. Time to try manually assembling 01005 parts 🤏
QVHenkel's tweet image. The new PPG sensorboard revision arrived. Time to try manually assembling 01005 parts 🤏
QVHenkel's tweet image. The new PPG sensorboard revision arrived. Time to try manually assembling 01005 parts 🤏

Symmetric DRAM layouts save so much time. Even if the controller pinout is not symmetrical (which it rarely is) there are still so many swap options that it makes sense to mirror most of the escape routing

QVHenkel's tweet image. Symmetric DRAM layouts save so much time. Even if the controller pinout is not symmetrical (which it rarely is) there are still so many swap options that it makes sense to mirror most of the escape routing

I received some more prototypes for the open-source smartwatch, including a few machined enclosures

QVHenkel's tweet image. I received some more prototypes for the open-source smartwatch, including a few machined enclosures
QVHenkel's tweet image. I received some more prototypes for the open-source smartwatch, including a few machined enclosures
QVHenkel's tweet image. I received some more prototypes for the open-source smartwatch, including a few machined enclosures
QVHenkel's tweet image. I received some more prototypes for the open-source smartwatch, including a few machined enclosures

Hopefully the EMI gasket around the connector can contain the fields. I couldn’t find a fully shielded of-the-shelf connector with a stacking height of 6 mm, a high pin density, and one that is suitable for up to 24 Gbps.

QVHenkel's tweet image. Hopefully the EMI gasket around the connector can contain the fields. I couldn’t find a fully shielded of-the-shelf connector with a stacking height of 6 mm, a high pin density, and one that is suitable for up to 24 Gbps.
QVHenkel's tweet image. Hopefully the EMI gasket around the connector can contain the fields. I couldn’t find a fully shielded of-the-shelf connector with a stacking height of 6 mm, a high pin density, and one that is suitable for up to 24 Gbps.
QVHenkel's tweet image. Hopefully the EMI gasket around the connector can contain the fields. I couldn’t find a fully shielded of-the-shelf connector with a stacking height of 6 mm, a high pin density, and one that is suitable for up to 24 Gbps.
QVHenkel's tweet image. Hopefully the EMI gasket around the connector can contain the fields. I couldn’t find a fully shielded of-the-shelf connector with a stacking height of 6 mm, a high pin density, and one that is suitable for up to 24 Gbps.

In the updated SDR implementation, I am using a fully shielded board-to-board connector for the two JESD interfaces and control signals. This is much cleaner than the previous FPC implementation

QVHenkel's tweet image. In the updated SDR implementation, I am using a fully shielded board-to-board connector for the two JESD interfaces and control signals. This is much cleaner than the previous FPC implementation
QVHenkel's tweet image. In the updated SDR implementation, I am using a fully shielded board-to-board connector for the two JESD interfaces and control signals. This is much cleaner than the previous FPC implementation
QVHenkel's tweet image. In the updated SDR implementation, I am using a fully shielded board-to-board connector for the two JESD interfaces and control signals. This is much cleaner than the previous FPC implementation
QVHenkel's tweet image. In the updated SDR implementation, I am using a fully shielded board-to-board connector for the two JESD interfaces and control signals. This is much cleaner than the previous FPC implementation

It took me way too long to find RX3 expecting it to be highlighted yellow like the other RX channels 😅

QVHenkel's tweet image. It took me way too long to find RX3 expecting it to be highlighted yellow like the other RX channels 😅

Assembling the digital crown FPC for the open-source smartwatch. The whole assembly is only 9mm wide 🧐

QVHenkel's tweet image. Assembling the digital crown FPC for the open-source smartwatch. The whole assembly is only 9mm wide 🧐
QVHenkel's tweet image. Assembling the digital crown FPC for the open-source smartwatch. The whole assembly is only 9mm wide 🧐
QVHenkel's tweet image. Assembling the digital crown FPC for the open-source smartwatch. The whole assembly is only 9mm wide 🧐
QVHenkel's tweet image. Assembling the digital crown FPC for the open-source smartwatch. The whole assembly is only 9mm wide 🧐

I had to combine the PA and AFE in the Framework laptop SDR. The split approach took too much space away from the filter banks. Although less modular, the new implementation allows for 4x RX and 4x TX, and is a much cleaner mechanical integration. I also switched to skived…

QVHenkel's tweet image. I had to combine the PA and AFE in the Framework laptop SDR. The split approach took too much space away from the filter banks. Although less modular, the new implementation allows for 4x RX and 4x TX, and is a much cleaner mechanical integration. I also switched to skived…
QVHenkel's tweet image. I had to combine the PA and AFE in the Framework laptop SDR. The split approach took too much space away from the filter banks. Although less modular, the new implementation allows for 4x RX and 4x TX, and is a much cleaner mechanical integration. I also switched to skived…
QVHenkel's tweet image. I had to combine the PA and AFE in the Framework laptop SDR. The split approach took too much space away from the filter banks. Although less modular, the new implementation allows for 4x RX and 4x TX, and is a much cleaner mechanical integration. I also switched to skived…
QVHenkel's tweet image. I had to combine the PA and AFE in the Framework laptop SDR. The split approach took too much space away from the filter banks. Although less modular, the new implementation allows for 4x RX and 4x TX, and is a much cleaner mechanical integration. I also switched to skived…

It's been years since I last ordered a two-layer board. Even this time, it was only for a mechanical test fit of the open-source smartwatch carrier board 😅 Four- and six-layer boards have become so cheap that they are my default choice for any simple project

QVHenkel's tweet image. It's been years since I last ordered a two-layer board. Even this time, it was only for a mechanical test fit of the open-source smartwatch carrier board 😅 Four- and six-layer boards have become so cheap that they are my default choice for any simple project
QVHenkel's tweet image. It's been years since I last ordered a two-layer board. Even this time, it was only for a mechanical test fit of the open-source smartwatch carrier board 😅 Four- and six-layer boards have become so cheap that they are my default choice for any simple project
QVHenkel's tweet image. It's been years since I last ordered a two-layer board. Even this time, it was only for a mechanical test fit of the open-source smartwatch carrier board 😅 Four- and six-layer boards have become so cheap that they are my default choice for any simple project
QVHenkel's tweet image. It's been years since I last ordered a two-layer board. Even this time, it was only for a mechanical test fit of the open-source smartwatch carrier board 😅 Four- and six-layer boards have become so cheap that they are my default choice for any simple project

If you like fancy schematic symbols, you can copy block diagrams from datasheets. Just import the PDF into Inkscape, tidy up the block diagram and export as an EMF file. Altium can read and scale EMF files with a transparent background


Using Blender and the layout data of a PCB, we can deconstruct an image of the PCB to reveal its inner copper layers 🔍

QVHenkel's tweet image. Using Blender and the layout data of a PCB, we can deconstruct an image of the PCB to reveal its inner copper layers 🔍

While I was waiting for the machined smartwatch case, I decided to test it with a transparent, 3D-printed enclosure. It might look interesting once all the internals are assembled

QVHenkel's tweet image. While I was waiting for the machined smartwatch case, I decided to test it with a transparent, 3D-printed enclosure. It might look interesting once all the internals are assembled
QVHenkel's tweet image. While I was waiting for the machined smartwatch case, I decided to test it with a transparent, 3D-printed enclosure. It might look interesting once all the internals are assembled
QVHenkel's tweet image. While I was waiting for the machined smartwatch case, I decided to test it with a transparent, 3D-printed enclosure. It might look interesting once all the internals are assembled
QVHenkel's tweet image. While I was waiting for the machined smartwatch case, I decided to test it with a transparent, 3D-printed enclosure. It might look interesting once all the internals are assembled

A good example of when to use soldermask defined pads... Especially when using VIPPO and the VIA is larger than the original pad, soldermask defined footprints have a higher manufacturing yield. The two images show the same footprint; one is soldermask-defined, while the other is…

QVHenkel's tweet image. A good example of when to use soldermask defined pads... Especially when using VIPPO and the VIA is larger than the original pad, soldermask defined footprints have a higher manufacturing yield. The two images show the same footprint; one is soldermask-defined, while the other is…
QVHenkel's tweet image. A good example of when to use soldermask defined pads... Especially when using VIPPO and the VIA is larger than the original pad, soldermask defined footprints have a higher manufacturing yield. The two images show the same footprint; one is soldermask-defined, while the other is…
QVHenkel's tweet image. A good example of when to use soldermask defined pads... Especially when using VIPPO and the VIA is larger than the original pad, soldermask defined footprints have a higher manufacturing yield. The two images show the same footprint; one is soldermask-defined, while the other is…

There is very little space in the AFE module for the Framework laptop SDR. I have started redesigning the floorplanning of the AFE module to improve channel isolation. I'll probably move some branches of the filter banks to the bottom of the PCB to create enough space for…

QVHenkel's tweet image. There is very little space in the AFE module for the Framework laptop SDR. I have started redesigning the floorplanning of the AFE module to improve channel isolation. I'll probably move some branches of the filter banks to the bottom of the PCB to create enough space for…

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