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January 29, 2024
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Help Needed: Nucleo F401RE Board Issue with Shorted Analog Pin and Overheating

  • January 29, 2024
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I'm using the Nucleo F401RE board, and I was successfully reading analog signals from a 4-20mA signal generator for a project. I achieved this by connecting a 150-ohm resistor in series. However, the system suddenly stopped working, and upon investigation, I discovered that the LD3905 IC was overheating, and the microcontroller was also getting hot. Further examination revealed a short between the Analog pin PA1 (A1) and ground. I'm uncertain about the best course of action to get the board working again. Should I consider replacing the STM32F401 IC, or is there an alternative solution to resolve this issue?

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Best answer by TDK

Before replacing the chip, might want to investigate why this happened so it doesn't happen again. Be aware of voltage limits on PA1.

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Andrew Neil
Super User
January 29, 2024

probably best to replace the whole Nucleo board?

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.
TDK
TDKBest answer
January 29, 2024

Before replacing the chip, might want to investigate why this happened so it doesn't happen again. Be aware of voltage limits on PA1.

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