SNLS603D December 2020 – April 2025 DP83TG720R-Q1
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A general best practice is to have a solid return path beneath all signal traces. This return path can be a continuous ground or DC power plane. Reducing the width of the return path can potentially affect the impedance of the signal trace. This effect is more prominent when the width of the return path is comparable to the width of the signal trace. Breaks in return path between the signal traces must be avoided. A signal crossing a split plane causes unpredictable return path currents and impacts signal quality and result in emissions issues.
Figure 8-5 Power and Ground Plane Breaks