It turns out that part has been obsoleted. This was confusing since it is such a common part. I saw in Concord that all of them were unavailable. Next, I looked for the first transistor I needed: 2N2905. A pop-up appeared when the download was complete, and I dragged and dropped the component onto my new schematic. From there, I right-clicked and selected ‘Download’. I double clicked on the part number with the desired footprint and was directed to the manufacturer’s website. I simply clicked on Manufacturer Search and a huge list came up! Then I logged into Concord Pro and searched for an LM317. I started by creating a new project and schematic. Instead, I’m going to rely on getting the components from the cloud. Since I’m using Concord Pro, I’m not going to use an established database. While it is not efficient, it makes up for that in cost, simplicity, and low rail noise. The LM317 is an LDO regulator, and a staple for power systems. So, I chose to create an assembly, one based on the LM317. I’m not really worried about efficiency, and I want to be able to easily adjust the voltage on the fly. The design needs to drive 12v to 24v motors, and I don’t want the system to be bogged down by current starvation. One of the PCB assemblies I need is a high-current voltage regulator that I will be using for a DC motor controller, and this is the PCB design I will use to showcase Concord Pro. Concord Pro is a component management system which makes component creation and organization much easier than using the current workflow. I’m working on several projects that require new PCB assemblies, and this presented a great opportunity to try Altium’s new product: Concord Pro™. Altium Concord Pro™ as a standalone product and brand name has been discontinued and the capabilities are now available as part of our Altium enterprise solutions.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |