http://rhombus-tech.net/allwinner_a10/news/eoma68-a20-hdmi-275-new-keepout-taper.jpg hiya richard ok this is what i meant about doing the taper prior to the ESD protection because the VIAs are *already* close and can't be moved. i just realised i missed out HXT1 so i'll alter that... done... thoughts? l.