My PCB uses the RCM3700 for communication over ethernet with a Weintek display. I have assembled lots of these PCB’s without problems. Now I have a board that does not work, ie no connection to the display. Since the ethernet port is on the RCM3700, I replaced it. The PCB still does not work. The same PCB also supports RS232 for another project, so I assumed this would work. Sadly, the RCM3700 also does not work over RS232. Has someone experienced the same problem ? Please advice
It sounds like a defective or damaged board. It might have been covered under warranty from Digi, but probably not if you replaced a component.
Be careful with how you handle the hardware to avoid ESD potentially damaging components on the board.
I replaced the complete RCM3700 without success. Strange that also the RS232 is not working.
Can you test the RCM3700 in a Digi International development board? Or can you test it by replacing the RCM3700 in a known-good, working version of your PCB? It’s not clear to me whether this is a problem with the RCM3700 or your PCB.