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Figure 1.7-1 Trace Crossing Plane Splits
1.7.5 Referencing Different Plane Layers
When signal traces change layers, ground stitching via should be placed amongst the
signal via in order to provide a return path. Place the stitching via as close as possible
to the signal via, as shown in Figure 1.7-2.
Figure 1.7-2 Ground Stitching Via
Trace Crossing Plane Splits
Stitching Cap
Reference Plane 1
Side View
Reference Plane 2
Trace
Trace
TOP View
Trace
Trace
Reference Plane 1
Reference Plane 2
Signal Via
Signal Via
Stitching Via
TOP Microstrip
BOT Microstrip
Ground Stitching Via
Side View
GND Plane
Stitching Via
TOP Microstrip
TOP View
GND Plane
BOT Microstrip
Signal Via
Signal Via