nRF5340 PCB Layout - do i need C19 (N.C.)

[JesB]

I am using a nRF5340 in my design and need to save as much space as possible. Can i remove C19 since it is NC? What is the purpose of the place holder? Is this for harmonics/filter?

Thanks,
Jesse

[Menon]

Hello,

 This capacitor belongs to the antenna matching network . So this might be need during tuning of the filter/matching network. So I recommend you to keep the footprint.

Kind Regards,

Abhijith

[JesB]

Thanks for confirming.