
NXP Semiconductors
AN13125
IW416 Design Guide
6.3 PCB layout guidelines
Refer to the following PCB layout guidelines for RF interface:
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Route the RF signals on the top layer (micro strip) with 50 ohm impedance.
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Reference the RF signals to a solid ground plane.
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Use at least a 3X H clearance between the ground pour and RF micro strip to minimize
the impact on the micro strip impedance. Maintain this gap around any RF signal via,
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Figure 22. 3X H clearance between the ground pour and RF trace
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Keep the RF trace lengths as short as possible.
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The bend trace routing should be smooth with a large radius rather than of 90 degree
with a sharp edge.
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