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Design aspects for digital PCB modules tutorial

Modules

1. Practical digital design rules

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  •  Use proper topology/geometry for intended application; i.e., microstrip and/or stripline.
  • Use optimal stackup, depending on application and number of nets to route. Locate all signals routing planes adjacent to a solid reference plane, if possible.
  • On two-layer boards, route power and ground traces radially and very close one of other.
  • Locate components based on radial migration from highest to lowest bandwidth.
  • Make power planes physically smaller than the ground planes per the 20H rule.
  • Always locate a signal routing layer adjacent to a solid reference (image) plane.
  • Never violate an image plane with a signal trace. Moats are acceptable in an image plane, provided the adjacent signal routing layer does not have traces cross the moated area.
  • Never place three or more routing layers adjacent to each other. Each routing layer must be adjacent to a solid reference plane.
  • Partition the printed circuit board into functional subsections. Separate high-bandwidth areas. Isolate each section using partition or moats, if required.

1. Practical digital design rules

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