DE2 component

Altera_Forum · ‎02-15-2014

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

Altera_Forum · ‎02-20-2014

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

Altera_Forum · ‎02-21-2014

Yeah, thank you. Slightly embarrassed :)

Altera_Forum · ‎03-13-2014

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