From: Jeff Zheng ([email protected])
Date: Mon Nov 13 2000 - 14:35:15 PST
First, I would check what's the maximum current on 3.3v and 2.5v that
pass thru the connector, and what's the max. current each pin can
handle from the connector spec. make sure I have enough pins to
handle the current load (probably 50-100% more.) use at least same
amount of ground pins for each power return.
Second, distribution. Molex application note gives some suggestions
on ground/signal pin assignment patterns based on signals are single-
ended or differential. Of course, the ground pins distribution
becomes critical only if a lot of hi speed signals in this connector.
Jeff
On 13 Nov 00, at 16:43, Peterson, James F (FL51) wrote:
> The original question was meant to be:
>
> On my board (CMOS logic), I have 85 connector pins allotted for 3.3v,
> 2.5v and gnd. How would you distribute? and why?
>
> Would you do 25% for 3.3v, 25% for 2.5v, and 50% for gnd? (which is a
> component approach, but maybe not a board approach.)
>
> Would you minimize the pwr pins and maximize the gnd pins? if so, why?
> (don't we have return currents flowing in both.)
>
> all inputs and opinions are welcome and appreciated.
>
> Jim
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charles Grasso [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 4:25 PM
> To: Peterson, James F (FL51); [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [SI-LIST] : Connector pin pwr/gnd ratio
>
>
> The allocation of grounds with respect to any number of signals is
> mainly based on rise time (hence frequency content). That is to say
> the faster the rise time the more grounds you need - the asymptote
> being a solid "bar" connection found in many impedace controlled
> connectors.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peterson, James F (FL51)" <[email protected]> To:
> <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 6:57 AM
> Subject: [SI-LIST] : Connector pin pwr/gnd ratio
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I'm looking for some information on what the pwr/gnd ratio should be
> > for a board's connector. (I know there is something in the archives,
> > but I couldn't find it.)
> >
> > Someone said a rule of thumb is a 3 to 1 ratio, but I'm not sure
> > what that is based on.
> >
> > So let's say for example I have 85 connector pins for 3.3v, 2.5v and
> > gnd. How would you distribute? and why?
> >
> > thanks
> > Jim
> > > Jim Peterson
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