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Make your PI matching circuit heavy on the Cs and light on the L, so any PCB parasitic does not cause major mistuning.

And go for low-Q, so you don't need precision or adjustable components.

What is low-Q? Given the circuit functions in a 50 ohm network, having Z(L) = Z(C) = 50 ohms would definitely be low-Q. Having Z(L) = Z(C)= 5,000 ohms would be high-Q. I'd pick a Q of 10, thus your 3dB points will be +_5% of carrier. This may require careful selection/measurement of values. Thus Q=3 is easier for you.

Regarding stitching, for serious isolation use 2 rows of stitching to restrain the circulating currents right in those vias.

Make your PI matching circuit heavy on the Cs and light on the L, so any PCB parasitic does not cause major mistuning.

And go for low-Q, so you don't need precision or adjustable components.

Regarding stitching, for serious isolation use 2 rows of stitching to restrain the circulating currents right in those vias.

Make your PI matching circuit heavy on the Cs and light on the L, so any PCB parasitic does not cause major mistuning.

And go for low-Q, so you don't need precision or adjustable components.

What is low-Q? Given the circuit functions in a 50 ohm network, having Z(L) = Z(C) = 50 ohms would definitely be low-Q. Having Z(L) = Z(C)= 5,000 ohms would be high-Q. I'd pick a Q of 10, thus your 3dB points will be +_5% of carrier. This may require careful selection/measurement of values. Thus Q=3 is easier for you.

Regarding stitching, for serious isolation use 2 rows of stitching to restrain the circulating currents right in those vias.

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analogsystemsrf
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Make your PI matching circuit heavy on the Cs and light on the L, so any PCB parasitic does not cause major mistuning.

And go for low-Q, so you don't need precision or adjustable components.

Regarding stitching, for serious isolation use 2 rows of stitching to restrain the circulating currents right in those vias.