User Manual
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mikroBUS
™
standard specications Appendix
Placement recommendations
mikroBUS
™
add-on boards extend
beyond the socket. Placing the socket
near tall components like screw
terminals, Ethernet ports etc. could
pose a barrier to add-on boards.
If you plan to enclose the mainboard
in a casing, place the sockets so that
M and L-sized add-on boards can't
portrude beyond the edge of the board.
On the other hand, keep in mind that add-
on boards have various sensors that can
work only under proper conditions. For
example, sensors intended to measure
ambient temperature shouldn't be
placed near heat sinks, UV sensors
have to be exposed and so on. Evaluate
the application of your mainboard and
implement sockets accordingly.
Don't place
components that
could obstruct
M and L sized
add-on boards
Don't forget to
leave room when
enclosing your
hardware in a
casing
Don't obscure
sensors
The mikroBUS
™
standard does not dictate the layout of the mainboard beyond the sockets. It's
the responsibility of designers to ensure their mainboards are compatible with add-on boards for
intended applications. These recommendations are based on a few reoccurring scenarios.
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