Figure 3-11 shows the placement and layout around the 40 MHz XTAL and its connections to the
CC33xx IC.
Figure 3-11 is sampled from the BP-CC3301 design files.
When integrating the XTAL, please
follow these guidelines:
- The traces connecting the XTAL to
the CC3301 (XTAL_P and XTAL_M) be as short as possible with matching trace
length.
- Place a 150 Ω resistor on the
XTAL_P pin as close as possible to the CC33xx.
- The two loading capacitors should
be parallel to the edge of the XTAL.
- On layer below the crystal (layer
2), place a cutout underneath the area of the XTAL and the loading capacitors.
Check on the layer below that (layer 3) has good ground underneath the same
area. For a visual representation, see Figure 3-12.
- Wherever possible, there should
be increased ground via stitching around the XTAL for optimal isolation.
Figure 3-12 is sampled from layer 3 of the M2-CC3301 design files.