SPRACP4A December   2019  – June 2024 AM67 , AM67A , AM68 , AM68A , AM69 , AM69A , DRA821U , DRA821U-Q1 , DRA829J , DRA829J-Q1 , DRA829V , DRA829V-Q1 , TDA4AEN-Q1 , TDA4AH-Q1 , TDA4AL-Q1 , TDA4AP-Q1 , TDA4VE-Q1 , TDA4VEN-Q1 , TDA4VH-Q1 , TDA4VL-Q1 , TDA4VM , TDA4VM-Q1 , TDA4VP-Q1

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Overview
    2. 1.2 Supporting Documentation
  5. 2High-Speed Interface Design Guidance
    1. 2.1  Trace Impedance
    2. 2.2  Trace Lengths
    3. 2.3  Differential Signal Length Matching
    4. 2.4  Signal Reference Planes
    5. 2.5  Differential Signal Spacing
    6. 2.6  Additional Differential Signal Rules
    7. 2.7  Symmetry in the Differential Pairs
    8. 2.8  Connectors and Receptacles
    9. 2.9  Via Discontinuity Mitigation
    10. 2.10 Back-Drill Via Stubs
    11. 2.11 Via Anti-Pad Diameter
    12. 2.12 Equalize Via Count
    13. 2.13 Surface-Mount Device Pad Discontinuity Mitigation
    14. 2.14 Signal Bending
    15. 2.15 ESD and EMI Considerations
    16. 2.16 ESD and EMI Layout Rules
  6. 3Interface-Specific Design Guidance
    1. 3.1 USB Board Design and Layout Guidelines
      1. 3.1.1 USB Interface Schematic
        1. 3.1.1.1 Support Components
      2. 3.1.2 Routing Specifications
    2. 3.2 DisplayPort Board Design and Layout Guidelines
      1. 3.2.1 DP Interface Schematic
        1. 3.2.1.1 Support Components
      2. 3.2.2 Routing Specifications
    3. 3.3 PCIe Board Design and Layout Guidelines
      1. 3.3.1 PCIe Interface Schematic
        1. 3.3.1.1 Polarity Inversion
        2. 3.3.1.2 Lane Swap
        3. 3.3.1.3 REFCLK Connections
        4. 3.3.1.4 Coupling Capacitors
      2. 3.3.2 Routing Specifications
    4. 3.4 MIPI® D-PHY (CSI2, DSI) Board Design and Layout Guidelines
      1. 3.4.1 CSI-2®, DSI® Interface Schematic
      2. 3.4.2 Routing Specifications
      3. 3.4.3 Frequency-Domain Specification Guidelines
    5. 3.5 UFS Board Design and Layout Guidelines
      1. 3.5.1 UFS Interface Schematic
      2. 3.5.2 Routing Specifications
    6. 3.6 Q/SGMII Board Design and Layout Guidelines
      1. 3.6.1 Q/SGMII Interface Schematic
        1. 3.6.1.1 Coupling Capacitors
      2. 3.6.2 Routing Specifications
  7. 4Board Design Simulations
    1. 4.1 Board Model Extraction
    2. 4.2 Board-Model Validation
    3. 4.3 S-Parameter Inspection
    4. 4.4 Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Analysis
    5. 4.5 Simulation Integrity Analysis
      1. 4.5.1 Simulator Settings and Model Usage
      2. 4.5.2 Simulation Parameters
      3. 4.5.3 Simulation Methodology
    6. 4.6 Reviewing Simulation Results
  8. 5References
  9. 6Revision History

Via Anti-Pad Diameter

Via transitions can be significant sources of impedance variation along the trace. The anti-pad size of the via across different layers also needs to be adjusted to make sure that the impedance is maintained at a uniform value. Too large an anti-pad leads to an inductive effect and a corresponding increase in the trace impedance, while too small an anti-pad similarly results in a capacitive effect and a dip in the overall trace impedance. The copper clearance, indicated by this anti-pad, must be met on all layers where the via exists, including both routing layer and plane layers. The traces connecting to the via barrel contain the only copper allowed in this area; non-functional or unconnected via pads are not permitted. For an example of a via anti-pad diameter, see Figure 2-13.

 Example of Via Anti-PadFigure 2-13 Example of Via Anti-Pad