EVERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. http://www.everlight.com Rev 1.1 Page: 7 of 7
Device NO: DPL-152-002 Prepared Date:04-23-2004 Prepared By: Chin-Chia Hsu
PLR152 Series
Application Notes: PLR152 Series PCB layout for motherboard integration
To achieve better jitter and low input optical power performances, several PCB
layout guidelines must be followed. These guidelines ensure the most reliable
PLR152 POF performance for the motherboard integration. Failed to implement
these PCB guidelines may affect the PLR152 jitter and low input power
performances.
1. Careful decoupling of the power supplies is very important. Place a 0.47uf surface mount
(size 805 or smaller) capacitor as close as (less than 2cm) to the POF Vdd and Gnd leads. The
0.47uf act as a low impedance path to ground for any stray high frequency transient noises.
2. To reduce the digital noises form the digital IC on the motherboard, the planar capacitance
formed by an isolated Vcc and Gnd planes is critical. The POF device must be mounted directly
on these two planes to reduce the lead parasitic inductance.
3. The isolated Vdd and Gnd planes must be connected to the main Vcc and Gnd (digital)
planes at a single point using ferrite beads. The beads are used to block the high frequency noises
from the digital planes while still allowing the DC connections between the planes
VERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Tel: 886-2-2267-2000, 2267-9936
Office: No 25, Lane 76, Sec 3, Chung Yang Rd, Fax:886-2-2269-8114, 2267-6189, 2267-6306
Tucheng, Taipei 236, Taiwan, R.O.C http://www.everlight.com