ITX-M-CC452-T10/Best Practices
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Appendix A. Best Practices
The following paragraphs outline the best practices for operating the ITX-
M-CC452-T10 in a safe, effective manner, that does not damage the board.
Read this section carefully.
Power Supply
Power Supply Budget
Evaluate your power supply budget. Recommended maximum power
supply input rating for the ITX-M-CC452-T10 is 95 W.
Zero-load Power Supply
Use a zero-load power supply whenever possible. A zero-load power
supply does not require a minimum power load to regulate. If a zero-load
power supply is not appropriate for your application, then verify that the
single board computer's typical load is not lower than the power supply's
minimum load. If the single board computer does not draw enough power
to meet the power supply's minimum load, then the power supply does
not regulate properly and can cause damage to the ITX-M-CC452-T10.
Power Harness
Minimize the length of the power harness. This reduces the amount of
voltage drop between the power supply and the ITX-M-CC452-T10.
Recommended DC power input wires/cable with a flammability rating of
VW-1 or better.
Avoid Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Only handle the circuit board and other bare electronics when electrostatic
discharge (ESD) protection is in place. Having a wrist strap and a fully grounded
workstation is the minimum ESD protection required before the ESD seal on
the product bag is broken.
Use Proper Power Connections (Voltage)
When verifying the voltage, measure it at the power connector on the ITX-M-
CC452-T10. Measuring it at the power supply does not account for voltage drop
through the wire and connectors.
The ITX-M-CC452-T10 requires 5 V to 20 V to operate. Verify the power
connections. Incorrect voltages can cause catastrophic damage.
The ITX-M-CC452-T10 has two power connectors at
J3
and
J7
. A single 5 V to
20 V DC input and ground is required to power the board.
