G120 and Cobra power selection priority?

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Hi,

I’m currently developing a custom board and intend to use G120 module, looking at the Cobra II schematics, without actually owning one I’m not exactly sure about few things:

  1. Can the board be powered only through USB-Client connector, or does it require external power input?
  2. Can both USB(5V) and External(12V) be plugged in at the same time? Which takes priority?
  3. Do I need a power multiplexer or a similar circuit when designing my custom board with G120??

Thanks!

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  1. You can use usb for power
  2. Yes. The power jack takes priority
  3. No. All you need is regulated 3.3V

Welcome to the community.

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Welcome to the forum:

  1. yes
  2. you can connect both. The 12V is used 1st
  3. We also made a G120 custom board, and we simply copied the Cobra II circuit at 1st
    Later we made a galvanic decoupling using a DC/DC converter and a special chip for USB.
    By this we added a jumper, so we can disable powering via USB.
    This comes in handy if the boards draws a lot of power, which USB can not supply.
    If 12V is removed, then board goes of instead of trying to get enough power from USB.
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Gus, really, can’t you give us at least half an hour to get helpful community members :snooty:

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@ Reinhard Ostermeier - not sure I understand what you need.

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He was just saying that you answered the question too fast, not allowing the community to answer. a compliment by scolding.

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@ Mike - Yep, that was my Intention :slight_smile:

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Thank you :slight_smile:

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Ok, thanks for that

I have another question, the crystal on the Cobra is 32kHz, is that a correct value, also is it really required??

I’m having a problem finding a solderable package for that value.

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@ Darko - I use this http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/crystal-units/2261443/

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@ Darko - The G120’s main processor datasheet does not indicate that a 32k crystal is necessary for normal operation of the processor. However, it will be needed if you want to utilize the RTC feature of the G120.

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