Figure 12.2. Zoom View Crystal Shield Layer, Below the Top Layer (Layer 2)
Figure 12.2 Zoom View Crystal Shield Layer, Below the Top Layer (Layer 2) on page 73
shows the layer that implements the shield
underneath the crystal. The shield extends underneath the entire crystal and the X1 and X2 pins. This layer also has the clock input
pins. The clock input pins go to layer 2 using vias to avoid crosstalk. As soon as the clock inputs are on layer 2, they have a ground
shield above, below, and on the sides for protection.
Figure 12.3 Crystal Ground Plane (Layer 3) on page 74
is the ground plane and shows a void underneath the crystal shield.
12.4 Power Plane (Layer 4) on page 75
is a power plane and shows the clock output power supply traces. The void underneath the
crystal shield is continued.
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