
Place vias close to
each of the
module’s GND pads
Place vias along all PCB edges
Wireless Module
(Top View)
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
Align module edge with PCB edge (optional, not mandatory)
U.FL
connector
for external
antenna
50 Ohm
trace
for RF signal
RF2G4_IO2
Figure 7.2. Recommended Layout for MGM210P Using External Antenna
The figure below illustrates layout scenarios to avoid that will lead to severely degraded RF performance for modules that use the on-
board chip antenna. This recommendation is not applicable to design cases using an external antenna.
Copper
Clearance
Area
X
GND plane width
Figure 7.3. Non-Optimal Layout Examples
The width of the application PCB's GND plane under the module will impact the efficiency of the on-board chip antenna. To achieve
optimal performance, a GND plane width of 50 mm is recommended. See
Figure 4.1 Typical 2D Antenna Radiation Patterns and Effi-
MGM210P Wireless Gecko Multi-Protocol Module Data Sheet
Design Guidelines
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