SWRS333A July 2025 – August 2025 CC3300MOD , CC3301MOD
PRODUCTION DATA
This section describes the layout recommendations for the CC330xMOD module, RF trace, and antenna.
Table 8-1 summarizes the layout recommendations.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Thermal | |
| 1 | The proximity of ground vias must be close to the pad. |
| 2 | Signal traces must not be run underneath the module on the layer where the module is mounted. |
| 3 | Have a complete ground pour in layer 2 for thermal dissipation. |
| 4 | Have a solid ground plane and ground vias under the module for a stable system and thermal dissipation. |
| 5 | Increase the ground pour in the first layer and have all of the traces from the first layer on the inner layers, if possible. |
| 6 | Signal traces can be run on a third layer under the solid ground layer, which is below the module mounting layer. |
| RF Trace and Antenna Routing | |
| 7 | The RF trace antenna feed must be as short as possible beyond the ground reference. At this point, the trace starts to radiate. |
| 8 | The RF trace bends must be gradual, with an approximate maximum bend of 45° with trace mitered. RF traces must not have sharp corners. |
| 9 | RF traces must have via stitching on the ground plane beside the RF trace on both sides. |
| 10 | RF traces must have constant impedance (microstrip transmission line). |
| 11 | For best results, the RF trace ground layer should be the ground layer immediately below the RF trace. The ground layer should be solid. |
| 12 | There must be no traces or ground under the antenna section. |
| 13 | RF traces must be as short as possible. The antenna, RF traces, and modules must be on the edge of the PCB product. The proximity of the antenna to the enclosure and the enclosure material must also be considered. |