PCB Design - Advanced Routing TechniquesA PCB designer added a ground plane but still experiences EMI issues. Which debugging step is most effective?ACheck for proper grounding connections and stitching viasBRemove all decoupling capacitorsCIncrease trace width randomlyDAdd more LEDs to the boardCheck Answer
Step-by-Step SolutionSolution:Step 1: Verify grounding integrityProper grounding connections and stitching vias ensure the ground plane works effectively to reduce EMI.Step 2: Eliminate ineffective fixesRemoving capacitors or adding LEDs does not fix EMI; random trace width changes may worsen it.Final Answer:Check for proper grounding connections and stitching vias -> Option AQuick Check:Grounding integrity fixes EMI issues [OK]Quick Trick: Verify grounding and stitching vias first [OK]Common Mistakes:MISTAKESRemoving capacitors thinking they cause EMIAdding unrelated components like LEDsChanging trace width without plan
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