
Carrier Board Design Guide for SOM-9X35 Module
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List of Figures
Figure 01: Schematic conventions
Figure 02: Microstrip PCB stack-up example
Figure 03: Stripline PCB stack-up example
Figure 04: 6-Layer PCB board stack-up detail
Figure 05: Point-to-point and multi-drop examples
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Figure 06: Daisy-chain example
Figure 07: Alternate multi-drop example
Figure 08: Single-ended trace width and spacing example
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Figure 09: Differential trace width and spacing example
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Figure 10: Suggested clock trace spacing
Figure 11: Clock trace layout in relation to the ground plane
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Figure 12: Series termination for multiple clock loads
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Figure 13: Use 135° bends instead of 90°
Figure 14: Suggested minimum distance and segment length at bends
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Figure 15: Try to increase spacing between traces whenever it is possible
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Figure 16: Avoid stub traces by daisy chain routing
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Figure 17: Remove ground plane under large pads
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Figure 18: Do not put any components or vias between differential pairs
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Figure 19: Place vias symmetrical
Figure 20: Route pairs on the same layer, place same amount of vias
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Figure 21: Route pairs on the same layer, place same amount of vias
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Figure 22: Add length correction to the mismatching point
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Figure 23: Place length compensation close to a bend
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Figure 24: Length differences need to be compensated in each segment
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Figure 25: Pairs within same Interface should be routed preferable on same layer
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Figure 26: Preferred symmetrical breakout
Figure 27: Preferred breakout of differential pairs
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Figure 28: SOM-9X35 module placement example on the carrier board
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Figure 29: Dimensions of the SOM-9X35 module
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Figure 30: Dimensions of the reference carrier board
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Figure 31: Dimensions of the M.2 slot (top view)
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Figure 32: Dimensions of the M.2 slot (side view)
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Figure 34: M.2 slot reference circuitry (part 1)
Figure 35: M.2 slot reference circuitry (part 2)
Figure 36: M.2 slot reference circuitry (part 3)
Figure 37: HDMI routing topology
Figure 38: HDMI differential trace width and spacing example
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Figure 39: HDMI single-ended trace width and spacing example
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Figure 40: HDMI reference circuitry (Part 1)
Figure 41: HDMI reference circuitry (Part 2)
Figure 42: HDMI reference circuitry (Part 3)
Figure 43: MIPI DSI routing topology
Figure 44: MIPI DSI differential trace width and spacing example
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Figure 45: MIPI DSI reference circuitry
Figure 46: LCD backlight & bias voltage reference circuitry
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Figure 47: LVDS routing topology
Figure 48: LVDS differential trace width and spacing example
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Figure 49: LVDS reference circuitry
Figure 50: MIPI CSI routing topology
Figure 51: MIPI CSI differential trace width and spacing example
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Figure 52: Camera main clock oscillator reference circuitry
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Figure 53: Camera I2C Bus level shift reference circuitry
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Figure 54: Camera control pin level shift reference circuitry
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Figure 55: Camera power control reference circuitry
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Figure 56: MIPI 4-lane camera reference circuitry (Part 1)
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