Over-sized source
💡 recommendationWhat it checks
Flags a rail whose source rating is far above (less than 40% utilized) its actual declared draw.
Why it matters
Not a fault — a cost and size note. Oversized regulators, inductors, and connectors cost more and take board space; some switchers also run less efficiently at a small fraction of rated load.
How to fix it
If the headroom is deliberate (future loads, inrush, derating policy), ignore it. Otherwise, downsize the source one notch.
When it's intended
Deliberate derating is good engineering — this is a recommendation precisely because the check can't know your roadmap. In the editor, mark any error or warning intended with a note — it mutes the finding without hiding it, and the note stays with the design.
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