13 Layout
13.1 Layout Guidelines
Each system design and PCB layout is unique. The layout should be carefully reviewed in the context of a specific PCB design. However, the following guidelines can optimize TLV320AIC3212 performance:
- The decoupling capacitors for the power supplies should be placed close to the device terminals. Figure 33 shows the recommended decoupling capacitors for the TLV320AIC3212.
- Place the flying capacitor between CPFCP and CPFCM near the device terminals, with minimal VIAS in the trace between the device terminals and the capacitor. Similarly, keep the decoupling capacitor on VNEG near the device terminal with minimal VIAS in the trace between the device terminal, capacitor, and PCB ground.
- TLV320AIC3212 internal voltage references must be filtered using external capacitors. Place the filter capacitors on VREF_SAR and VREF_AUDIO near the device terminals for optimal performance.
- For analog differential audio signals, the signals should be routed differentially on the PCB for better noise immunity. Avoid crossing of digital and analog signals to avoid undesirable crosstalk.
- Analog, speaker and digital grounds should be separated to prevent possible digital noise from affecting the analog performance of the board.
13.2 Layout Examples
Figure 36, Figure 37, and Figure 38 show some recommendations that must be followed to ensure the best performance of the device. See the TLV320AIC3212EVM (SLAU435) for details.