Part Number:TIDA-01477
Hello,
As an experienced embedded software engineer, I have been developing a smart central heating system for my house as a hobby. My goal is to have a network (Sub-GHz) of temperature sensors and radiator valves. It seems to me that the TIDA-01477 would make a good platform for both the sensor and valve nodes. I have no relevant experience in hardware design. I have approached a PCB fabrication company (ALLPCB) for a quote, and they have asked me the following questions. I was wondering if you could assist me in answering the following:
1. Regarding the Gerber file, pls confirm if we can use our standard stack-up or we should strictly follow your stack-up?
2. The min drill size is only 0.2mm, could you pls confirm if you can enlarge to 0.3 or at least 0.25mm?
Also, confirm the specification of the board you need, will below be ok?
4 layers, Size 37.5*75mm, 1.6mm board thickness, green solder mask, white silkscreen, HASL with lead surface, 1oz copper.
In addition, I have my own questions:
1. What is the difference between TIDA-01477& TI-00484?
2. Can I dispense with the aerial and use an attachment to an external ? If so, how could I go about doing so? I appreciate the aerial design is a very key aspect of a successful radio node.
3. My valve nodes may not require the full power chain, and I would like to have a single board with the principal components of CC1310 microprocessor and a TI DRV8832 motor driver IC. Any suggestions on how to achieve this simply would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give.
Best Regards
Martin