Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/case-study-designing-microcontroller-and-functional-pcbs-with-antenna/
We recently worked on a PCB design comprising 2 modules. Module 1 has a microcontroller, and module 2 hosts antenna signals. These boards are connected through a hermaphroditic connector, which is generally used to distribute power among two circuit boards. From addressing the connector alignment hurdles to optimizing component placement for efficient power distribution, we tailored the design, leading to the successful integration of the microcontroller and functional PCBs. Highlights: Module 1 has 3 power sources. Placing them on a compact board and ensuring efficient power distribution was challenging. To overcome this hurdle, we placed the sources sequentially and grouped…