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OFFICIAL-Qi Lime Pi SLICE...A Simplified SMALL Version Using the New BQ51050B!

johnsocm

Hello World,

 

I just wanted to show off a new product of mine called the Qi Lime Pi SLICE. This utilizes the new chip BQ51050B. This new device from TI has a built in battery charger, allowing for over 90% efficiency! The components and PCB space is reduced significantly, ultimately resulting in a SMALLER DESIGN.

 

Since the new BQ51050B will not be available before Nov 30, I will be showcasing the design and board layout for anyone to use at TI's and My discretion!

 

Presenting the Qi Lime Pi SLICE..In Red, Green, Black and Moldy Purple!

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This new board is the same as the Qi Lime Pi Rev 2 but without the Prototyping area! I have made this smaller so costs will go down significantly and if one doesn't need the prototyping area, there is no reason to pay for the Prototyping area. image

These boards are on order and will be here the first part of December.

 

Information about the new BQ51050B from TI is available here:

Website

http://www.ti.com/product/bq51050b

 

Datasheet/Product Brief

http://www.ti.com/lit/gpn/bq51050b

 

BQ51050B Receiver Eval Kit User Guide

http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/sluua25a/sluua25a.pdf

 

Here is a video of TI testing and showing off the new chip!

Click here

 

Thank you and enjoy!

 

I will upload the Eagle Schematic and BRD (PCB) File shortly! But for now please play with the google sketchup 3D model of this board located in the attatchments.

 

Chad

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Qi Lime Pi Slice.skp.zip
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  • Hi Chad,

     

    You do good board design work.

    I agree with the keep it simple approach.  I think most people just need certain pins available to attach to their normal prototype board.  I know for my own uses, once the design works, the CAD work is usually fast and clean enough to go right to a PC board, so having a prototyping area with the board format is usually a wasted effort.

     

    Thanks for the update,

    DAB

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    Thank You DAB! I wish I had more time to make it better but I had to get this on order so I still see lots of minor silk edits and traces I would change but I am more happy with the success of a working product and then work on how it looks later image

     

    I agree completely with you. I am a tinkerer like most of us so I will need the proto area to put on a few parts laying around the house like a Wifi or GPS chip or something. image

     

    Thank you again for the support!

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  • in reply to DAB

    Thank You DAB! I wish I had more time to make it better but I had to get this on order so I still see lots of minor silk edits and traces I would change but I am more happy with the success of a working product and then work on how it looks later image

     

    I agree completely with you. I am a tinkerer like most of us so I will need the proto area to put on a few parts laying around the house like a Wifi or GPS chip or something. image

     

    Thank you again for the support!

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