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Altera_Forum
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12 years ago

DE2 component

Hello all,

First time poster. I recently bought DE2 board for my FYP. I received it from Terasic 10 days ago and have just began using it. To my horror a voltage regulation component is missing, see below.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac225/younge101/20140215_152537_zps40ecb1de.jpg

I live in Ireland which isn't ideal in terms of sourcing components. I have contacted Terasic in relation to this but as it is now Saturday I imagine I'll be waiting a few days for a reply. The component itself is a voltage regulator: AME1117CCCTZ.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac225/younge101/2223333_zps02006074.jpg

I cannot find this online. Time is a massive factor.

Am curious of anybodies opinions on the matter and what course of action they'd take.

I'm very grateful,

Thanks,

Cian

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    Altera_Forum
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    12 years ago

    Hi Cian,

    You should have received our feedback by now, indicating the component TC8 was not installed intentionally. Rest assured it is NOT a defective board.

    We hope you enjoy using our DE2 board and good luck with your final year project !

    David from Terasic
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    Altera_Forum
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    12 years ago

    Hi Cian,

    No worries. I'm actually glad that you brought it up to give us a chance to explain what's going on here, in which we should have done right from the beginning.

    David from Terasic