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> "just do yourself a favor and get the 4 layers boards so you can make ground and power planes"

In general, you should avoid power planes on 4 layer boards if you can. They tend to cause a lot of trouble with return currents when signals jump from the top layer to the bottom layer through a via. Prefer using ground planes for both inner layers and make sure you have ground return vias near every signal via.

https://youtu.be/kdCJxdR7L_I goes into more detail.



Thanks! I'll check it out!




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