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A PCB designer added a ground plane but still experiences EMI issues. Which debugging step is most effective?

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A PCB designer added a ground plane but still experiences EMI issues. Which debugging step is most effective?
ACheck for proper grounding connections and stitching vias
BRemove all decoupling capacitors
CIncrease trace width randomly
DAdd more LEDs to the board
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Verify grounding integrity

    Proper grounding connections and stitching vias ensure the ground plane works effectively to reduce EMI.
  2. Step 2: Eliminate ineffective fixes

    Removing capacitors or adding LEDs does not fix EMI; random trace width changes may worsen it.
  3. Final Answer:

    Check for proper grounding connections and stitching vias -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Grounding integrity fixes EMI issues [OK]
Quick Trick: Verify grounding and stitching vias first [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Removing capacitors thinking they cause EMI
  • Adding unrelated components like LEDs
  • Changing trace width without plan

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