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10 years ago

Max10 PCB Layout - Unused Pins

Hello, I am building my first from-scratch FPGA project. I’m using a Max10 10M02SC 153-MBGA, but my design is really simple. I really only need to use one bank because I only need about 16 I...
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Thanks Alex.

Yeah, my PCB house has a minimum of 8 mils (0.2mm) for mechanically drilled vias. But I'm pretty sure I will still be able to fit that in between pads, as you suggest.

We'll see how it goes. :)

Thanks again

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I'm going to throw out that doing pad-in-via really depends on what exactly you're looking at doing. If the vias aren't filled, it is possible that you can get some very odd reflow leading to non-standard connections, but if the BGA has been designed for it, one should be okay. Otherwise you need to pay to get filled vias , depending.