SNAA408 April   2025 LMK3H0102

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Output Recommendations
    1. 2.1 Differential vs. Single-Ended
    2. 2.2 Slew Rate
    3. 2.3 Spread Spectrum Clocking
  6. 3PCB Design
    1. 3.1 Stackup
    2. 3.2 Power Filtering
    3. 3.3 Avoid Bottlenecking
    4. 3.4 Strategic Via Placements
      1. 3.4.1 Distributing Power Concentrations
        1. 3.4.1.1 Via Sizes
        2. 3.4.1.2 Pads and Pours
      2. 3.4.2 Shielding and Stitching Vias
  7. 4Minimize Possible Antennas
    1. 4.1 Stubs
    2. 4.2 Net Pours
  8. 5Summary
  9. 6References

Distributing Power Concentrations

Any large concentration of power is likely to cause an EMI spur. While the Section 3.3 section discusses this with trace width, high power concentrations can be found in other areas in the PCB. Vias and passive components tend to have these higher concentrations at connection points. If the via is significantly smaller than the trace width, for example, this transition can act as an antenna. Similarly, a large passive component pad connecting to a smaller trace width or a transition between two planes can have the same effect.