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A project log for sensor node

a learning project to gain experience with RF design and the ARM Cortex M0+ platform

hannes-hochreinerHannes Hochreiner 03/10/2017 at 19:010 Comments

Today, I received the last shipment of components. Naturally, I am quite excited to play with the MCU and the radio chip. The fun starts already with the assembly: although I have soldered an MSOP10 package (like the Si4012) before, it will be my first time soldering a TQFP48 package (the size the EFM32ZG222 came in). I ordered most of the passives in 0805 packages, which I have dealt with successfully before. However, the space restrictions on the PCB might require some planning on my part to make sure the components I want to solder are somewhat accessible.

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