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keep out layer

ATTA , 07-21-2024, 02:43 PM
I am designing a board of 8 layers stack up. Where I used 6 layers for signal routing and remaining two layers for power and ground.
I have placed a dc-dc converter on the top side and all other remaining components on the bottom side.
I want use keep out for dc-dc converter to avoid tracks under the dc - dc converter
Sir my question is can I keep out all the 6 layers of my PCB or not ?
QDrives , 07-21-2024, 07:52 PM
First of - why do you want to add a keep out below your DC-DC converter?
https://www.signalintegrityjournal.com/blogs/17-practical-emc/post/2694-dc-dc-converters-solid-return-plane-or-cutouts-under-switch-node-and-inductor
https://www.monolithicpower.com/en/learning/resources/switch-node-layout-considerations-for-emc
https://www.monolithicpower.com/learning/resources/when-is-it-beneficial-to-place-a-copper-layer-beneath-dc-dc-power-supplies

As for the leep-out: no, you cannot state to which layers the keep-out applies.
You can place polygon pour cutouts on layers.
You can place a room and add some special rules, like "routing layers".
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