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3.7.2. DP and HDMI Connectors
The carrier board utilizes a DP connector that supports DP2.1 up to 20 Gbps and employs a DP re-driver. The total routing length measures 7.2 inches, and the SOM and carrier board exhibit an inter-lane skew of ±250 mils. It is recommended to use differential traces for DP signal routing and to create a cut-out beneath the pin to minimize return loss. For improved return loss, the carrier board should feature cut-out sizes of 18.96 × 53.14 mils on L2. Additionally, remove the solder mask over the top of the connector pad to match the opening window with the connector pad size and incorporate ground vias.
The carrier board uses an HDMI connector that supports HDMI 2.1 up to 12 Gbps. It employs an HDMI re-driver, features a total routing length of 13 mm, and maintains an inter-lane skew of ±200 mils on both SOM and carrier board. The following figure presents the cut-out size on the carrier board for reference. The design adds ground vias, and places a cut-out size identical to the signal pad on the L2. Additionally, the manufacturing process removes the solder mask on top of the connector pad.