SLWSTK6101B Datasheet, PDF (43/84 Pages) Silicon Laboratories – BGM113 Blue Gecko Bluetooth ® Module Data Sheet

BGM113 Blue Gecko Bluetooth ^® Module Data Sheet
Layout Guidelines
6. Layout Guidelines
For optimal performance of the BGM113, please follow the PCB layout guidelines and ground plane recommendations indicated in this
section.
6.1 Recommended Placement on the Application PCB
For optimal performance of the BGM113 Module, please follow these guidelines:
• Place the module at the edge of the PCB, as shown in the figure below.
• Do not place any metal (traces, components, battery, etc.) within the clearance area of the antenna (shown in the figure below).
• Connect all ground pads directly to a solid ground plane.
• Place the ground vias as close to the ground pads as possible.
• Do not place plastic or any other dielectric material in touch with the antenna.
Figure 6.1. Recommended Application PCB Layout for the BGM113 Module
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