Macrofab Engineering Podcast

MEP EP#332: This Podcast Intentionally Left BlankUSB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU ‘by autumn 2024’ The rule will apply to other electronic devices including tablets, digital cameras, headphones, handheld video game consoles, and e-readers Laptops will have to comply with the rule at a later date What about laptops and devices that fall out of the 100W? USB “Extended Power Range” or EPR for 240W of power More Voltage 48V from 20V as max, still 5A Are there any USB Type-C connectors rated for the 48V yet? Stretching Stainless Stencils? PART 2 Continuation of last weeks topic Ended up being that ⅓ of the panels had poor copper registration from the PCB manufacturer Project: SNACKEY PCBs ordered from OshPark Parts ordered from Mouser Drop in Mosfets to replace TIP 102 and TIP 107? IRL510 for N-channel IXTP76P10T for P-channel Time to Say Goodbye, Floppotron 2.0 The stack of floppy drives, harddrives, and scanners is finally being put to rest after 6 years Suppos