Omega2S and PCB issues
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Hello,
I'm doing a small product using Omega2S. So during the PCB layout the Omega2S is taking up a large space on my small board, so im wondering when Omega2S surface mount module is placed on a PCB, can I route vias from my own circuit under the omega2S, or will doing that lead to shorts with the Omega2S, or cause other problems.
Thanks
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You can add as many vias as you want under the Omega2.
Just avoid placing via on bottom pads, which are used for GND.An example open-source PCB design is available on pcbcrew-org/omega2-4g-gateway.
It is prototyped and tested in the field by PCBCrew prototyping service.
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@DumTux wont the vias from Omega2S at the bottom short with the vias from my circuit if i run my routes under the omega2S? Omega2S has a million vias under there., one of them is bound to touch mine.
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@nsmith We hide a truckload of via under the Omega2S+ on all of our small custom boards. Early on I had some issues when I used too much solder paste and it causes some shorts if my reflow profile was not correct.