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Is there a PCB-layout related reasoning behind DDR memory package and footprint?

BGA DDR packages have a unique footprint. There are two columns of pads on both sides of the device, and an empty column in between. Is there a reasoning behind the placement of these pads (in ...
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DDR1 Layout Considerations - DOs and DONTs

I am novice to high speed design. Before getting in to DDR, I recently learned about impedance matching and how it is done, likewise I learned about length matching and how it is done.(Baby steps ...