Stack-Input Board (V1.0) Design Specification

Status: Draft Project: Enigma-NG Author: Izzyonstage & GitHub Copilot Version: v.0.1.0 Associated Hardware Revision: Rev A Last Updated: 2026-09-02

1. Overview

The Stack-Input Board is the input-side board of the Rotor Mini-Stack assembly. It fulfils the input-side responsibilities of the Extension Board and natively hosts the Actuation Module circuitry as an on-board circuit (not a plug-in module).

Circuit Responsibility	Board Role	Key Component
Mini-Stack Cypher Input	JTAG signal repeater; ENC data forward path; power distribution; rotor interface to first ROT board of mini-stack	U2 — SN74LVC2G125 JTAG buffer
Solenoid Actuation (native)	Solenoid actuation for rotor position stepping; one step per ACTUATE_REQUEST_N trigger	U1 — STM32G071K8T3TR

The right edge (front face when viewed from the front of the mini-stack assembly) carries a keyed Samtec QTS-025 male right-angle connector (J1) that mates with the Cypher Board J3 or the rear of the previous Rotor Mini-Stack (J2). The left edge (rear face) carries a matching QSS-025 female right-angle connector (J2) for chaining to the next mini-stack (J1) or Stack-Blanking Board. ROT boards connect to J3–J5 (ERF8 female sockets) on the rotor-facing face. Return signals arrive from the Stack-Output Board via the Stack-Interposer Board at J6 (SQT-115 right-angle female).

Functional Requirements

ID	Functional Requirement	Notes	Satisfied By / Cross-Ref
FR-EXT-01	Act as a JTAG signal repeater for the 5 ROT boards within the mini-stack	Restores TCK/TMS drive strength; one Stack-Input Board per mini-stack	§3 JTAG; BOM U2 (SN74LVC2G125DCUR)
FR-EXT-02	Buffer TCK and TMS signals to compensate for capacitive loading of the 5-rotor chain	Dual-channel buffer preserves timing margins; 5x EPM570 loads per mini-stack	§3 JTAG; BOM U2, C11
FR-EXT-03	Pass 3V3_ENIG and 5V_MAIN power and ENC data forward into the mini-stack ROT chain	Power: J1 bottom power section → J4 (3V3_ENIG × 5 + GND × 5 to ROT 1); ENC data: J1 top → J5	§5 Power; BOM J3–J5
FR-EXT-04	Connect on the input side to the Cypher Board or the previous Rotor Mini-Stack	J1 = QTS-025-01-L-D-RA-P male right-angle (front edge)	§6 Interconnects; BOM J1
FR-EXT-05	Connect on the output side to the first ROT board of this mini-stack	J3/J4/J5 = ERF8 female sockets	§6 Interconnects; BOM J3–J5
FR-EXT-06	Host Actuation Module circuitry natively to provide per-mini-stack rotor position stepping	AM circuits are native on-board (STM32G071 + solenoid loom); triggered by ACTUATE_REQUEST_N from J1	§4 Actuation Module; BOM U1
FR-EXT-07	Protect stacking connector J1 and ROT-facing output connectors J3/J5 from ESD events	J1 and J3/J5 accessible during live mini-stack or rotor swap	§8 Thermal & ESD; BOM U3–U12
FR-SIN-01	Connect to the next Rotor Mini-Stack or Stack-Blanking Board via rear stacking connector	J2 = QSS-025-01-L-D-RA-K female right-angle (rear edge)	§6 Interconnects; BOM J2
FR-SIN-02	Receive return signals (TTD_RETURN + ENC_DATA return) from Stack-Output Board via Stack-Interposer	J6 = SQT-115-01-L-D-RA (30-pin right-angle female); Stack-Interposer Board connects J6 to Stack-Output Board	§6 Interconnects; BOM J6
FR-SIN-03	Receive ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N from front stacking connector and trigger native AM solenoid actuation	ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N is a dedicated pin on J1, wired to U1 (STM32G071); Cypher Board initially ties this to GND so mini-stack 1 always actuates; subsequent mini-stacks receive ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N from the previous mini-stack's ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (J2)	§4 Actuation Module; §6 Interconnects
FR-SIN-04	Output ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N on rear stacking connector J2 to trigger the next mini-stack	Signal sourced from this mini-stack's own Rotor 1-5 chain via Stack-Output and the Stack-Interposer Board (Rotor 5's carry mechanism); propagated to next mini-stack's ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N via J2, or the Stack-Blanking Board for the last mini-stack; full round-trip path (including the return pass through J1/J2's other two pins) documented in DEC-093	§6 Interconnects; BOM J2

Design Requirements

ID	Design Requirement	Specification	Satisfied By / Cross-Ref
DR-EXT-01	PCB stackup	4-layer standard per design/Standards/Global_Routing_Spec.md §2.3.1	§7 PCB Fabrication & Stackup
DR-EXT-02	Front stacking connector (input side)	J1 = QTS-025-01-L-D-RA-P (Samtec 50-contact right-angle male SMT); fully 50-pin allocated per DEC-090/DEC-093 — top 26 contacts: ENC data + JTAG forward (ENC_IN[5:0], ENC_OUT[5:0], TMS, TCK, TTD, CPLD_RESET_N, GND); bottom 24 contacts: 3V3_ENIG ×4, 5V_MAIN ×4, GND, ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N (pin 16, wired to U1; forward pass), ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (pin 35; return pass, propagates to previous mini-stack or Cypher's J3, where CPLD U1 reads it as a round-trip completion check per DEC-097)	§6 Interconnects; BOM J1
DR-EXT-03	ROT output connectors	J3 = ERF8-005 (JTAG out), J4 = ERF8-005 (Power out), J5 = ERF8-010 (ENC data out); receive first ROT board J1/J2/J3 ERM8 inputs	§6 Interconnects; BOM J3–J5
DR-EXT-04	JTAG buffer	U2 = SN74LVC2G125DCUR (dual-channel; TCK and TMS only; TDI passes unbuffered)	§3 JTAG; BOM U2
DR-EXT-05	Buffer output pin assignment	TCK → J3 pin 2; TMS → J3 pin 4 (per DEC-018 rotor pinout)	§3 JTAG; DEC-018
DR-EXT-06	Buffer bypass capacitor	C11 = 100nF 0402 X7R; placement per GRS §3.2	§7 PCB Fabrication; BOM C11
DR-EXT-07	System quantity	1 per Rotor Mini-Stack; up to 6 per system (30 rotor positions total)	§1 Overview
DR-EXT-11	5V_MAIN entry decoupling bank	C6–C10 (5x 10µF X7R 50V 1206) at 5V_MAIN entry (J1 bottom power pins) per GRS §3 star/spoke pattern	§5 Power; BOM C6–C10
DR-EXT-12	ESD protection — stacking connector J1	U3 (JTAG: TTD, TMS, TCK, CPLD_RESET_N) + U4–U6 (ENC: ENC_IN[5:0] + ENC_OUT[5:0]) + U11 (ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N/OUT_N); within 3mm of J1 mating edge per DEC-048/DEC-095	§8 Thermal & ESD; BOM U3–U6, U11
DR-EXT-12	ESD protection — ROT output connectors J3/J5	U7 (JTAG: J3) + U8–U10 (ENC: J5) + U12 (ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N/OUT_N on J5); within 3mm of connector mating edge per DEC-048/DEC-095	§8 Thermal & ESD; BOM U7–U10, U12
DR-EXT-13	3V3_ENIG entry decoupling bank	C1–C5 (5x 10µF X7R 50V 1206) at 3V3_ENIG entry (J1 bottom power pins) per GRS §3	§5 Power; BOM C1–C5
DR-EXT-14	Mounting holes	MH1–MH4: M3 PTH (3.2mm drill) tied to GND_CHASSIS per GRS §4; placement per GRS §4.3 Pattern B. No BOM entry.	§7 PCB Fabrication; GRS §4.3
DR-SIN-01	Rear stacking connector (output/chain side)	J2 = QSS-025-01-L-D-RA-K (Samtec 50-contact right-angle female SMT); mirrors J1 signal set with I/O inverted; fully 50-pin allocated per DEC-090/DEC-093 — bottom 24 contacts include power passthrough (3V3_ENIG/5V_MAIN/GND), ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (forward pass, sourced from this mini-stack's own Rotor chain via Stack-Output/Stack-Interposer, drives next mini-stack's ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N or the Stack-Blanking Board), and ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N (return pass, received from the next mini-stack or Stack-Blanking Board, routed back through this mini-stack's Rotor/Stack-Output/Stack-Interposer chain in reverse to this board's own J1 ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N)	§6 Interconnects; BOM J2
DR-SIN-02	Stack-Interposer return link connector	J6 = SQT-115-01-L-D-RA (Samtec 30-pin 2×15 right-angle female shrouded); receives TTD_RETURN + ENC_DATA return from Stack-Output Board via Stack-Interposer Board, plus the two ACTUATE_REQUEST forward/return hop signals per DEC-093; pinout defined in Stack-Interposer/Board_Layout.md §3	§6 Interconnects; BOM J6
DR-SIN-03	Native Actuation Module MCU	U1 = STM32G071K8T3TR LQFP-32; firmware handles solenoid drive and dual homing switches	§4 Actuation Module; BOM U1
DR-SIN-04	Solenoid loom header	J7 = PH1-05-UA 1x5 2.54mm THT; pins 1-3 active (5V_MAIN, GND, SOLENOID_DRIVE); solenoid driver circuit details TBD (future discussion merge)	§4 Actuation Module; BOM J7
DR-SIN-05	Homing switch loom header — dual switch	J8 = PH1-05-UA 1x5 2.54mm THT; pin 1 = ACTUATION_HOME_N (retracted position), pin 2 = GND; pin 3 = ACTUATION_EXTENDED_N (fully-extended position), pin 4 = GND; solenoid has two detectable positions	§4 Actuation Module; BOM J8
DR-SIN-06	SWD service header	J9 = PH1-05-UA 1x5 2.54mm THT; VTref, SWCLK, GND, SWDIO, RESET_N	§4 Actuation Module; BOM J9
DR-SIN-07	UART bootloader header	J10 = PH1-05-UA 1x5 2.54mm THT; GND, 3V3, TX, RX, BOOT0	§4 Actuation Module; BOM J10

Component Block Diagram

flowchart TD
  subgraph stackFront["Stacking Connector — Front (right edge)"]
    J1["J1 QTS-025 male R/A\nENC data + JTAG forward\nPower + ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N/OUT_N + CPLD_RESET_N"]
  end

  subgraph stackRear["Stacking Connector — Rear (left edge)"]
    J2["J2 QSS-025 female R/A\nReturn signals + power passthrough\nto next mini-stack"]
  end

  subgraph rotIface["ROT Board Interface"]
    J3["J3 ERF8-005 female\nJTAG out to ROT 1"]
    J4["J4 ERF8-005 female\nPower out to ROT 1"]
    J5["J5 ERF8-010 female\nENC data out to ROT 1"]
  end

  subgraph interposer["Stack-Interposer Return Link"]
    J6["J6 SQT-115 female R/A\nTTD_RETURN + ENC_DATA return\nfrom Stack-Output via Interposer"]
  end

  subgraph jtag["JTAG Repeater"]
    U2["U2 SN74LVC2G125\nJTAG Buffer (TCK/TMS)"]
  end

  subgraph am["Actuation Module (native)"]
    U1["U1 STM32G071K8T3TR\nSolenoid control + homing"]
    J7["J7 PH1-05-UA\nSolenoid Loom"]
    J8["J8 PH1-05-UA\nHome + Extended Switches"]
    J9["J9 SWD Header"]
    J10["J10 UART/BOOT0 Header"]
    SW1["SW1 RESET_N button"]
    SW2["SW2 BOOT0 button"]
    D1D3["D1-D3 Diagnostic LEDs"]
  end

  subgraph esd["ESD Protection"]
    U3U6["U3-U6 TPD4E05 x4\nJ1 stacking connector"]
    U7U10["U7-U10 TPD4E05 x4\nJ3/J5 ROT output"]
    U11["U11 TPD4E05\nJ1 ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN/OUT_N"]
    U12["U12 TPD4E05\nJ5 ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN/OUT_N"]
  end

  J1 -- "JTAG (TTD/TMS/TCK/CPLD_RESET_N)" --> U3U6
  J1 -- "ENC_IN/OUT" --> U3U6
  J1 -- "ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N (fwd)" --> U1
  J1 -- "ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N/OUT_N" --> U11
  J1 -- "3V3_ENIG / 5V_MAIN" --> J4
  J1 -- "return signals passthrough" --> J2
  J1 -- "power passthrough" --> J2
  J5 -- "ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N/OUT_N" --> U12
  J6 -- "ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (fwd, via Rotor/Stack-Output/Interposer)" --> J2
  J2 -- "ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N (return, to Rotor/Stack-Output/Interposer)" --> J6
  J2 -- "ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (return)" --> J1
  U3U6 -- "JTAG fwd" --> U2
  U3U6 -- "ENC data fwd" --> U7U10
  U2 -- "TCK/TMS buffered" --> J3
  U7U10 -- "ENC data" --> J5
  J6 -- "TTD_RETURN + ENC_DATA return" --> J2
  U1 --> J7
  U1 --> D1D3
  J8 --> U1
  J9 --> U1
  J10 --> U1
  SW1 --> U1
  SW2 --> U1

2. Architecture

• PCB: 4-layer standard per design/Standards/Global_Routing_Spec.md §2.3.1. ENIG Gold. 2.0mm filleted corners.
• Assembly: Single-sided where layout permits; dual-sided if native AM circuit density requires. Final determination at PCB layout phase.
• Manufacturer: JLCPCB (standard 4-layer; no special manufacturing constraints).

GND_CHASSIS Single-Point Bond

Per GRS §5: local GND_CHASSIS net tied to mounting holes and enclosure-contact features; no local GND to GND_CHASSIS bond. System's only galvanic bond remains on the Power Module.

3. JTAG Signal Repeater

The Stack-Input Board re-buffers TCK and TMS for the 5 ROT boards within its mini-stack.

• Buffer IC: SN74LVC2G125DCUR (U2, VSSOP-8). Dual-channel; TCK and TMS only. TDI passes unbuffered board-to-board throughout the ROT stack. OE# pins permanently tied to GND (always enabled — outputs active whenever board is powered; power-up transient at 10 MHz TCK with EPM570T input clamping is a known accepted design decision).
• Load analysis: 5 ROT boards x EPM570T100I5N input capacitance (~6pF) + connector capacitance ~= 30–40pF; well within timing margins at 10 MHz TCK.
• TTD_RETURN: Passes via J6 (Stack-Interposer return) → J2 (rear stacking connector); not buffered. End-of-chain damping at Cypher Board R50 (22 Ohm).
• CPLD_RESET_N: Received via J1 (stacking connector); broadcast to all 5 ROT CPLDs via J3.
• JTAG trace width: All JTAG traces on L1 shall be routed at the CI width per design/Standards/Global_Routing_Spec.md §2.3.1, targeting 50 Ohm controlled impedance. See design/Electronics/JTAG_Module/JTAG_Integrity.md and DEC-016.

4. Actuation Module (Native)

The Actuation Module circuits are hosted natively on the Stack-Input Board. Each mini-stack has one independent AM circuit set.

The actuator type is a solenoid. The solenoid has two detectable positions — retracted (home) and fully-extended — each monitored by a dedicated homing switch. Full solenoid driver circuit details (MOSFET or relay topology, current ratings) are TBD and will be defined in a future design discussion merge. From the STM32G071 perspective the drive output (SOLENOID_DRIVE) is a digital GPIO (or PWM if hold-current control is adopted).

Actuation Request Chain — ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N / ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N

Per DEC-090/DEC-093, the stacking connector template carries two actuation-trigger nets (not one), present at both J1 (front) and J2 (rear).

The full round-trip signal path (originating and terminating at the Cypher Board, see Cypher/Design_Spec.md §3 Actuation Request Chain for the complete end-to-end description) touches this board's four actuation pins in two separate passes:

Net	J1 (front)	J2 (rear)
ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N	Pass 1 (forward): received from Cypher Board (initially tied to GND = always request mini-stack 1 actuation) or the previous mini-stack's J2 ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N; wired to U1 (STM32G071) to trigger this board's own solenoid actuation	Pass 2 (return): received from the next mini-stack's J1 ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N, or from the Stack-Blanking Board for the last mini-stack; routed via the Stack-Interposer/Stack-Output/Rotor chain (in reverse order) back to this board's own J1 ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N
ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N	Pass 2 (return): delivers the signal received on this board's own J2 ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N (after it has propagated in reverse through this mini-stack's Rotor/Stack-Output/Stack-Interposer chain) onward to the previous mini-stack's J2 ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N, or to Cypher's J3 ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (where CPLD U1 reads it as a round-trip completion check, per DEC-097)	Pass 1 (forward): sourced from this mini-stack's own Rotor 1-5 chain via Stack-Output and the Stack-Interposer Board (Rotor 5's own carry signal, forwarded through Stack-Output and back to this board via the Interposer link); drives the next mini-stack's J1 ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N, or the Stack-Blanking Board for the last mini-stack

Actuation-trigger gating is handled upstream at the Cypher Board's own CPLD (U1), which only asserts ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N onto J3 while a key is actively depressed. This board's STM32G071 (U1) acts directly on ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N with no local gating logic required.

STM32G071K8T3TR (U1)

Implements the actuation control state machine: power-up homing, ACTUATE_REQUEST_N latching, one-shot solenoid cycle, dual position switch monitoring, and LED diagnostics. Key parameters:

• FR-AM-02: ACTUATE_REQUEST_N received on J1 front stacking connector (the primary power and signal interface for this board).
• FR-AM-05: Drives one external solenoid (not servo) via loom connector J7. SOLENOID_DRIVE is a STM32G071 GPIO output; a driver circuit (MOSFET or relay) between J7 pin 3 and the solenoid coil is required — driver topology TBD in a future design merge.
• FR-AM-06: Monitors two position switches via loom connector J8: ACTUATION_HOME_N (retracted, active-low) and ACTUATION_EXTENDED_N (fully-extended, active-low). Both use 10kΩ pull-up (R4, R6) to 3V3_ENIG and 1µF RC debounce (C12, C19; RC time constant ~10ms each).
• FR-AM-08/FR-AM-09: SWD (J9) and UART/BOOT0 (J10) service headers retained for firmware loading and bench-service access.
• DR-AM-18: ACTUATE_REQUEST_N idle-HIGH bias provided by STM32G071 internal GPIO pull-up (PUPDR = 0b01); no external pull-up required.
• DR-AM-19: LQFP-32 has a single combined VDD/VDDA pin (pin 4); C13, C14, C18 all target pin 4.

Firmware specification: see design/Software/Actuation_Module/Design_Spec.md.

J7 — Solenoid Loom (PH1-05-UA)

Part: Adam Tech PH1-05-UA — 1×5 2.54mm male pin header, manually fitted post-PCBA. SOLENOID_DRIVE is a STM32G071 GPIO output; a driver circuit (MOSFET or relay) between the SOLENOID_DRIVE pin and the solenoid coil is required — driver topology TBD in a future design discussion merge.

Pinout: see Board_Layout.md §5.

J8 — Position Switch Loom — Dual (PH1-05-UA)

Part: Adam Tech PH1-05-UA — 1×5 2.54mm male pin header, manually fitted post-PCBA. ACTUATION_HOME_N: 10kΩ pull-up (R4) to 3V3_ENIG; 1µF C12 debounce (~10ms RC time constant). ACTUATION_EXTENDED_N: 10kΩ pull-up (R6) to 3V3_ENIG; 1µF C19 debounce (same RC time constant). Both switch signals use twisted-pair wiring (signal + GND return) for noise immunity.

Pinout: see Board_Layout.md §6.

J9 — SWD Header (PH1-05-UA)

Part: Adam Tech PH1-05-UA — 1×5 2.54mm male pin header, manually fitted. Common compact 5-pin SWD flying-lead order; compatible with ST-LINK, J-Link, and similar SWD probes.

Pinout: see Board_Layout.md §7.

J10 — UART / BOOT0 Header (PH1-05-UA)

Part: Adam Tech PH1-05-UA — 1×5 2.54mm male pin header, manually fitted. BOOT0 pin is shared with SW2 and connects to the STM32 BOOT0 pin via R5 (10kΩ series). STM32G071 internal pull-down on PA14 (datasheet footnote 6) holds BOOT0 LOW when SW2 is open — no external pull-down required.

ROM bootloader entry sequence: hold SW2 → press and release SW1 → release SW2.

Pinout: see Board_Layout.md §8.

SW1 — Local RESET_N Button (B3F-1070)

Omron B3F-1070 SPST NO tactile THT. Pulls RESET_N LOW momentarily. C17 (100nF X7R 0402) on STM32 NRST pin to GND per STM32G071 datasheet Figure 23.

SW2 — Local BOOT0 Button (B3F-1070)

Omron B3F-1070 SPST NO tactile THT. Asserts BOOT0 HIGH via R5 (10kΩ) while pressed. Use with SW1 for ROM bootloader entry (see J10 above).

D1–D3 — Diagnostic LEDs (150060VS75000)

Wurth 150060VS75000 green SMD 0603. Current-limit resistors R1–R3 = 330Ω 0402. Placed at visible board edge for service observation.

Ref	Function
D1	PWR — board powered
D2	HOMED — home/retracted position confirmed
D3	ACT — actuation cycle in progress

5. Power

• Power entry: 3V3_ENIG and 5V_MAIN received on J1 (front stacking connector, bottom power section). Both rails are distributed from this single entry point.
• ROT chain power: J4 carries 3V3_ENIG (×5 pins) and GND (×5 pins) to ROT 1, sourced from J1 bottom power section. J4 is the sole power distribution path to the ROT chain.
• 3V3_ENIG decoupling bank: C1–C5 (5x 10µF X7R 50V 1206) at J1 3V3_ENIG entry; star/spoke topology per GRS §3.
• 5V_MAIN decoupling bank: C6–C10 (5x 10µF X7R 50V 1206) at J1 5V_MAIN entry; star/spoke topology per GRS §3.
• Power passthrough: Both 3V3_ENIG and 5V_MAIN pass through to J2 (rear stacking connector, bottom power section) for the next mini-stack or Stack-Blanking Board.
• AM local decoupling: C12 (1µF X7R RC debounce for ACTUATION_HOME_N), C19 (1µF X7R RC debounce for ACTUATION_EXTENDED_N), C13–C14, C18 (100nF STM32 VDD/VDDA decoupling), C15 (4.7µF 3V3_ENIG reservoir), C16 (10µF 5V_MAIN solenoid reservoir near J7), C17 (100nF RESET_N filter) — per DR-AM-15.

6. Interconnects

J1 — Front Stacking Connector (QTS-025-01-L-D-RA-P)

Connector definition owner: this board's own Board_Layout.md §1 (IC-STA-CHAIN, per DEC-094). Mates with Cypher Board J3 (first mini-stack) or previous mini-stack J2 (subsequent stacks).

• MPN: QTS-025-01-L-D-RA-P (Samtec 50-contact 0.635mm right-angle male SMT)
• Top 26 contacts (ENC data + JTAG forward): ENC_IN[5:0], ENC_OUT[5:0], TMS, TCK, TTD (TDI forward), CPLD_RESET_N, GND interleave — see Board_Layout.md §1
• Bottom 24 contacts (power + control), fully allocated per DEC-090/DEC-093: 3V3_ENIG ×4, 5V_MAIN ×4, GND, ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N (received here from Cypher or the previous mini-stack; wired to U1 to trigger local solenoid actuation), ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (receives the final backward-travelling leg of the round trip described in DEC-093, propagated to the previous mini-stack or Cypher's J3 ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N, which CPLD U1 reads as a round-trip completion check per DEC-097).

Pinout: see Board_Layout.md §1.

J2 — Rear Stacking Connector (QSS-025-01-L-D-RA-K)

Connector definition owner: this board. Mates with next mini-stack J1 (front stacking male) or Stack-Blanking Board male connector.

• MPN: QSS-025-01-L-D-RA-K (Samtec 50-contact 0.635mm right-angle female SMT)
• Top 26 contacts: same signal set as J1 top region with I/O directions inverted (chain-through)
• Bottom 24 contacts, fully allocated per DEC-090/DEC-093: power passthrough (3V3_ENIG, 5V_MAIN, GND), ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (sourced via the Stack-Interposer/Stack-Output return path from this mini-stack's own Rotor chain — see DEC-093 — and propagated to the next mini-stack's J1 ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N, or to the Stack-Blanking Board), ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N (receives the first backward-travelling leg of the round trip from the next mini-stack or the Stack-Blanking Board, routed via the Stack-Interposer/Stack-Output/Rotor chain back to this board's own J1 ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N).

Pinout: see Board_Layout.md §2.

J3 / J4 / J5 — ROT Board Output Connectors

Mates with first ROT board in the mini-stack (ROT board J1/J2/J3 ERM8 male inputs).

Connector Definition Owner: Rotor/Design_Spec.md §3.4.

Ref	Type	Signal Group	MPN
J3	ERF8-005 (10-pin, female)	JTAG (TCK, TMS, TTD, CPLD_RESET_N + GND)	ERF8-005-05.0-S-DV-K-TR
J4	ERF8-005 (10-pin, female)	Power (3V3_ENIG x5, GND x5) — J1 power NC on board	ERF8-005-05.0-S-DV-K-TR
J5	ERF8-010 (20-pin, female)	ENC data (ENC_IN[5:0], ENC_OUT[5:0] + GND interleave)	ERF8-010-05.0-S-DV-K-TR

J4 carries 3V3_ENIG (×5 pins) and GND (×5 pins) to ROT 1, sourced from the J1 bottom power section. J4 is the sole 3V3_ENIG distribution path from this board to the ROT chain.

J6 — Stack-Interposer Return Link (SQT-115-01-L-D-RA)

Connector Definition Owner: Stack-Interposer/Board_Layout.md.

Right-angle female shrouded 30-pin (2×15) connector on the bottom edge. Connects to the Stack-Interposer Board which bridges this connector to the matching return connector on the Stack-Output Board.

• MPN: SQT-115-01-L-D-RA (Samtec 30-position right-angle female shrouded SMT)
• Signals carried: TTD_RETURN (last ROT TDO) + ENC_DATA return (6-bit bus)
• Mating connector on Interposer Board: TMMH-115-01-L-D-ES (Samtec 30-position straight/vertical male)
• Pinout: see Stack-Interposer/Board_Layout.md §3.

J7–J10 — Service / Loom Headers

See §4 Actuation Module for full pin-by-pin detail of J7–J10.

7. PCB Fabrication & Stackup

• Stackup: 4-layer standard per design/Standards/Global_Routing_Spec.md §2.3.1.
• Manufacturer: JLCPCB. Assembly: single-sided (Spec-B) if layout permits; dual-sided if AM circuit density requires placement on both faces.
• Fillets: 2.0mm rounded PCB corners.
• Mounting Holes: MH1–MH4, M3 PTH (3.2mm drill), tied to GND_CHASSIS per GRS §4. No BOM entry.
• Decoupling: per design/Standards/Global_Routing_Spec.md §3.

8. Thermal & ESD

• Thermal: No active cooling required. U2 (SN74LVC2G125) dissipates < 10mW. U1 (STM32G071) dissipates well below 100mW. No heatsinking required.
• ESD — J1 stacking connector (TVS required): J1 is accessible during live mini-stack insertion/removal. Per DEC-045 and DEC-048:
  • U3: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: TTD, TMS, TCK, CPLD_RESET_N (JTAG group)
  • U4: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ENC_IN[0–3]
  • U5: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ENC_IN[4–5] + ENC_OUT[0–1]
  • U6: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ENC_OUT[2–5]
  • U11: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N, ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (2 channels used, 2 spare). Per DEC-095. All U3–U6, U11 placed within 3mm of J1 mating edge on L1.
• ESD — J3/J5 ROT output connectors (TVS required): J3 (JTAG) and J5 (ENC) are accessible during live ROT board swap. Per DEC-045 and DEC-048:
  • U7: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: TTD, TMS, TCK, CPLD_RESET_N (J3 JTAG group)
  • U8: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ENC_IN[0–3] (J5 ENC group)
  • U9: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ENC_IN[4–5] + ENC_OUT[0–1]
  • U10: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ENC_OUT[2–5]
  • U12: 1x TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 — channels: ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N, ACTUATE_REQUEST_OUT_N (J5 group, mating with Rotor J3's pins 13/14; 2 channels used, 2 spare). Per DEC-095. All U7–U10, U12 placed within 3mm of their respective connector mating edge on L1.
• Working voltage note: TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1 max continuous working voltage = 5.5V. On 3V3_ENIG (max 3.465V), all U3–U12 within rated limits with >= 2.0V margin.
• ESD — all other connectors (no TVS required): J2 (rear stacking — chain side, not live-swap); J4 (power only, no signal); J6 (interposer, internal rigid assembly); J7–J10 (loom/service headers, not live-accessed). Per design/Standards/Global_Routing_Spec.md §9.

9. Branding & Traceability

• Data Plate: Per GRS §6 on Layer L4. Revision block: STAPELEINGANG [Stack-Input] V1.0.
• Connector Pin-1 Markers: J1–J10 silkscreen pin-1 markers required per GRS §7.1.
• ERM8/ERF8 labelling: 0.8mm pitch is physically incompatible with 2.54mm connectors; label distinctly on silkscreen.

10. Bill of Materials

RefDes	Specification	MPN	Manufacturer	DigiKey PN	Mouser PN	JLCPCB PN	Alt Supplier + PN	Notes	Footprint Available	Footprint Downloaded	Qty
C1-C5	10µF X7R 50V 1206	CL31B106KBK6PJE	Samsung	1276-CL31B106KBK6PJECT-ND	187-CL31B106KBK6PJE	C43935922	–	3V3_ENIG entry decoupling bank at J1	✔	✔	5
C6-C10	10µF X7R 50V 1206	CL31B106KBK6PJE	Samsung	1276-CL31B106KBK6PJECT-ND	187-CL31B106KBK6PJE	C43935922	–	5V_MAIN entry decoupling bank at J1	✔	✔	5
C11	100nF X7R 50V 0402	CL05B104KB5NNNC	Samsung	1276-CL05B104KB5NNNCCT-ND	187-CL05B104KB5NNNC	C960916	-	U2 JTAG buffer bypass	✔	✔	1
C12, C19	1µF X7R 50V 0805	C0805C105K5RACTU	Kemet	399-C0805C105K5RACTUCT-ND	80-C0805C105K5R	C3018567	-	ACTUATION_HOME_N debounce (C12) + ACTUATION_EXTENDED_N debounce (C19); one per homing switch	✔	✔	2
C13, C14, C18	100nF X7R 50V 0402	CL05B104KB5NNNC	Samsung	1276-CL05B104KB5NNNCCT-ND	187-CL05B104KB5NNNC	C960916	-	STM32 VDD/VDDA decoupling + RESET_N filter	✔	✔	3
C15	4.7µF X7R 50V 1210	CGA6P3X7R1H475K250AD	TDK	445-10040-1-ND	810-CGA6P3X7R1H475KD	C3877549	-	3V3_ENIG local reservoir	✔	✔	1
C16	10µF X7R 50V 1206	CL31B106KBK6PJE	Samsung	1276-CL31B106KBK6PJECT-ND	187-CL31B106KBK6PJE	C43935922	–	5V_MAIN solenoid reservoir near J7	✔	✔	1
C17	100nF X7R 50V 0402	CL05B104KB5NNNC	Samsung	1276-CL05B104KB5NNNCCT-ND	187-CL05B104KB5NNNC	C960916	-	RESET_N filter cap	✔	✔	1
D1-D3	Green SMD LED diagnostic 0603	150060VS75000	Wurth Elektronik	732-4980-1-ND	710-150060VS75000	C6848499	-	PWR, HOMED, ACT indicators	✔	✔	3
J1	50-contact 0.635mm right-angle male SMT	QTS-025-01-L-D-RA-P	Samtec	QTS-025-01-L-D-RA-P-ND	200-QTS02501LDRAP	C7267889	-	Front stacking connector (mates with Cypher J3 or prev mini-stack J2)	✔	✔	1
J2	50-contact 0.635mm right-angle female SMT	QSS-025-01-L-D-RA-K	Samtec	QSS-025-01-L-D-RA-K-ND	200-QSS02501LDRAK	C6156774	-	Rear stacking connector (mates with next mini-stack J1 or blanking board)	✔	✔	1
J3, J4	10-pin 2x5 0.8mm female SMT	ERF8-005-05.0-S-DV-K-TR	Samtec	SAM13517CT-ND	200-ERF8005050SDVKTR	C7273978	-	ROT 1 JTAG (J3) and Power (J4) output sockets	✔	✔	2
J5	20-pin 2x10 0.8mm female SMT	ERF8-010-05.0-S-DV-K-TR	Samtec	SAM8618CT-ND	200-ERF8010050SDVKTR	C3646170	-	ROT 1 ENC data output socket	✔	✔	1
J6	30-position 2x15 right-angle female shrouded SMT	SQT-115-01-L-D-RA	Samtec	SAM1246-15-ND	200-SQT11501LDRA	C7318577	-	Stack-Interposer return link (TTD_RETURN + ENC_DATA return from Stack-Output)	✔	✔	1
J7-J10	1x5 2.54mm male THT	PH1-05-UA	Adam Tech	2057-PH1-05-UA-ND	737-PH1-05-UA	C5374051	-	Solenoid loom (J7), dual homing switches (J8), SWD (J9), UART (J10); manually fitted	✔	✔	4
R1-R3	330Ω 1% 0402	ERJ-2RKF3300X	Panasonic	P330LCT-ND	667-ERJ-2RKF3300X	C278592	-	LED current-limit resistors	✔	✔	3
R4-R6	10kΩ 1% 0402	ERJ-2RKF1002X	Panasonic	P10.0KLCT-ND	667-ERJ-2RKF1002X	C191123	-	R4: ACTUATION_HOME_N pull-up; R5: BOOT0 series protection; R6: ACTUATION_EXTENDED_N pull-up	✔	✔	3
SW1, SW2	SPST NO tactile THT	B3F-1070	Omron	SW406-ND	653-B3F-1070	C726011	-	RESET_N (SW1) and BOOT0 (SW2) buttons	✔	✔	2
U1	STM32 MCU LQFP-32	STM32G071K8T3TR	STMicroelectronics	497-STM32G071K8T3TR-ND	511-STM32G071K8T3TR	-	Global sourcing	Native AM solenoid controller; JLCPCB consignment only	✔	✔	1
U2	Dual 3-state buffer VSSOP-8	SN74LVC2G125DCUR	Texas Instruments	296-SN74LVC2G125DCURCT-ND	595-SN74LVC2G125DCUR	C21404	-	JTAG TCK/TMS buffer	✔	✔	1
U3-U10	4-ch bidirectional ESD array USON-10	TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1	Texas Instruments	296-40696-1-ND	595-PD4E05U06QDQARQ1	C81353	-	ESD protection: U3-U6 on J1, U7-U10 on J3/J5	✔	✔	8
U11-U12	4-ch bidirectional ESD array USON-10	TPD4E05U06QDQARQ1	Texas Instruments	296-40696-1-ND	595-PD4E05U06QDQARQ1	C81353	-	ACTUATE_REQUEST_IN_N/OUT_N ESD protection (U11: J1, U12: J5; 2 channels used, 2 spare each). Per DEC-095.	✔	✔	2