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Layout Guidelines
Figure 21
shows layer 1 with the trace to the antenna over ground layer 2.
Table
4,
Figure
22, and
trace routing.
Reference
The RF trace antenna feed must be as short as possible beyond the ground reference. At this point, the trace
1
starts to radiate.
The RF trace bends must be gradual with an approximate maximum bend of 45 degrees with trace mitered. RF
2
traces must not have sharp corners.
3
RF traces must have via stitching on the ground plane beside the RF trace on both sides
4
RF traces must have constant impedance (microstrip transmission line).
For best results, the RF trace ground layer must be the ground layer immediately below the RF trace. The
5
ground layer must be solid.
6
There must be no traces or ground under the antenna section.
RF traces must be as short as possible. The antenna, RF traces, and modules must be on the edge of the PCB
7
product. The proximity of the antenna to the enclosure and the enclosure material must also be considered.
20
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Figure 20. Trace Design for the PCB Layout
Figure 21. Layer 1 Combined With Layer 2
Figure 23
describe instances of good layout practices for the antenna and RF
Table 4. Antenna and RF Trace Routing Layout Guidelines
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Guideline Description
SWRU359E – September 2013 – Revised September 2015
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