[Arm-netbook] flying squirrel 7in tablet PCB nearing design completion

Scott Sullivan scott at ss.org
Sun Mar 24 19:02:58 GMT 2013


On 03/24/2013 02:56 PM, Scott Sullivan wrote:
> If the flying squirrel PCB has the space, I think it would be
> advantageous to wire mSATA traces to miniPCIe connector. They don't have
> the be the default configuration, use of solder jumpers or 0-Ohm surface
> mount resistors (aka jumpers) could make it a manufacture time decision
> (or a post consumer re-work).
>
> If there is a pin or electrical conflict with the USB on that socket,
> then the USB could also be jumper-ed in the same way.

Hmm... In my enthusiasm, I forgot to factor the need for power on the 
mSATA.... that might push it over in terms of trace space.

Still, an interesting thought.

-- 
Scott Sullivan



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