10.1 Layout Guidelines
These are some of the guidelines used in producing the LMH1982 dedicated EVM, for the user’s reference:
- The LMH1982 requires that 3.3 V and 2.5 V be regulated to within ±5% and have low noise to ensure optimal output jitter performance. The 27-MHz VCXO also requires a clean 3.3-V supply and proper supply bypassing for optimal performance. Use close-by low noise linear regulators to produce clean 3.3 V and 2.5 V for the application board.
- Route the LVDS output SD and HD clocks from the LMH1982 through controlled 100-Ω differential impedance lines to either edge-mount SMA connectors or to the following stage(s). If a differential probe will be used to measure the clocks directly on the board, then the differential lines should be terminated with 100 Ω.
- Keep the loop filter components (R8, C10, C27, and C28) next to the LMH1982 with a tight layout as shown in Figure 19.
Please consult the LMH1982 EVM for more information.