Table 10-2. Layout Recommendations Summary (continued)
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Supply and Interface
14
The power trace for V
BAT
must be at least 40-mil wide.
15
The 1.8-V trace must be at least 18-mil wide.
16
Make VBAT traces as wide as possible to ensure reduced inductance and trace resistance.
17
If possible, shield V
BAT
traces with ground above, below, and beside the traces.
18
SDIO signals traces (CLK, CMD, D0, D1, D2, and D3) must be routed in parallel to each other and as short as possible (less than
12 cm). In addition, every trace length must be the same as the others. There should be enough space between traces – greater
than 1.5 times the trace width or ground – to ensure signal quality, especially for the SDIO_CLK trace. Remember to keep these
traces away from the other digital or analog signal traces. TI recommends adding ground shielding around these buses.
19
SDIO and digital clock signals are a source of noise. Keep the traces of these signals as short as possible. If possible, maintain a
clearance around them.
10.1.3 RF Trace and Antenna Layout Recommendations
shows the location of the antenna on the WL1835MODCOM8B board as well as the RF trace routing
from the WL1835 module (TI reference design). The Pulse multilayer antennas are mounted on the board with a
specific layout and matching circuit for the radiation test conducted in FCC, CE, and IC certifications.
Note
For reuse of the regulatory certification, a trace of 1-dB attenuation is required on the final application
board.
Antennas distance is Higher than
half wavelength.
Antenna placement on
the edge of the board.
No sharp corners.
Constant 50 OHM control
impedance RF Trace.
Antennas are orthogonal
to each other.
76.00mm
Figure 10-2. Location of Antenna and RF Trace Routing on the WL1835MODCOM8B Board
Follow these RF trace routing recommendations:
• RF traces must have 50-Ω impedance.
• RF traces must not have sharp corners.
• RF traces must have via stitching on the ground plane beside the RF trace on both sides.
• RF traces must be as short as possible. The antenna, RF traces, and module must be on the edge of the
PCB product in consideration of the product enclosure material and proximity.
WL1801MOD, WL1805MOD, WL1831MOD, WL1835MOD
SWRS152N – JUNE 2013 – REVISED APRIL 2021
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