11.2.1 1.2 V Core Digital Power Key Layout Considerations
AM273x should be co-located with the 1.2 V core digital regulator or PMIC to allow for minimal IR drop from the regulator to the BGA power pins.
Wide 15 mil traces should be used for all power and ground return via fan-out.
A dedicated power layer with tightly coupled ground return reference plane should be used for best transient performance and EMI coupling
A wide power plane entry into the center of the BGA 1.2 V power pin areas should be used for minimal IR drop and best transient performance
Larger packaged, lower-frequency, bulk capacitance should be placed adjacent to AM273x BGA with vias directly to power plane paths
Smaller packaged, higher-frequency, decoupling capacitance should be placed directly on BGA fan-out vias with as small of a dog-bone to power and ground return vias as possible