aaron_do
Member level 3
Hi all,
I want to use a multilayer LC filter in my design, but I'm worried about how to hook up the ground. These are the filters I'm referring to.
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My issue is that the ground pins are on the sides, whereas I'm using microstrip lines in my board. I can move the side ground planes closer to hook up this filter, but the question is, what is the return path for the current? Unfortunately, I don't have the resources to simulate this.
The second question is, do I join the two side ground planes together underneath the chip? I assume it would improve the input-output isolation, but I'm worried it would again mess with the return path. Any thoughts, or links would be helpful.
thanks,
Aaron
I want to use a multilayer LC filter in my design, but I'm worried about how to hook up the ground. These are the filters I'm referring to.
**broken link removed**
My issue is that the ground pins are on the sides, whereas I'm using microstrip lines in my board. I can move the side ground planes closer to hook up this filter, but the question is, what is the return path for the current? Unfortunately, I don't have the resources to simulate this.
The second question is, do I join the two side ground planes together underneath the chip? I assume it would improve the input-output isolation, but I'm worried it would again mess with the return path. Any thoughts, or links would be helpful.
thanks,
Aaron