si-list RE: 3.3V/5V planes

Bremer, Robert ([email protected])
Thu, 17 Jul 1997 12:18:47 -0700

I agree with the recommended stackup; however, It is preferred to use an
even number of layers and possible reduced cost. You could add an extra
ground layer adjacent to the top to run the components cooler and to
reduce radiated EMI.

Bob Bremer, Mgr. Signal Integrity
Litton Systems.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: fabrizio zanella
>[SMTP:fabrizio=zanella%Eng%[email protected]]
>Sent: Thursday, July 17, 1997 7:55 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: 3.3V/5V planes
>
>Stuart, I would recommend a more symmetrical stackup for your board with
>one extra layer. With this stackup every signal layer references a ground
>layer, and the board is more manufacturable.
>
> 1 -------------- top
> 2 -------------- signal
> 3 -------------- ground
> 4 --------------- +5V
> 5 --------------- signal
> 6 --------------- ground
> 7 --------------- signal
> 8 --------------- +3V
> 9 --------------- bottom
>
>Regards,
>
>Fabrizio Zanella
> Sr. Design Engineer
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