Figure 8-8 illustrates a PCB layout example for the ADS868xW
with a single-ended input configuration and AINM connected to GND.
- Partition the PCB into analog and digital
sections. Make sure the analog signals are kept away from the digital lines.
This layout helps keep the analog input and reference input signals away from
the digital noise. In this layout example, the analog input and reference
signals are routed on the lower side of the board. Additionally, the digital
connections are routed on the top side of the board.
- Use a single dedicated ground plane.
- Make sure power sources to the ADS868xW are clean and well-bypassed. Use a 1μF,
X7R-grade, 0603-size ceramic capacitor with at least a 10V rating in close
proximity to the analog (AVDD) supply pins. For decoupling the digital supply
pin (DVDD), use a 1μF, X7R-grade, 0603-size ceramic capacitor with at least a
10V rating. Avoid placing vias between the AVDD and DVDD pins and the bypass
capacitors. Connect all ground pins to the ground plane with short,
low-impedance paths.
- There are two decoupling capacitors used for the
REFCAP pin. The first is a small, 1μF, 0603-size ceramic capacitor placed close
to the device pins for decoupling the high-frequency signals. The second is a
10μF, 0805-size ceramic capacitor to provide the charge required by the
reference circuit of the device. Use a capacitor with an ESR less than 0.2Ω for
the 10μF capacitor. Directly connect both capacitors to the device pins without
any vias between the pins and capacitors.
- Decouple the REFIO pin with a minimum of 4.7μF
ceramic capacitor if the internal reference of the device is used. Place the
capacitor close to the device pins.