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ADS54J66: Crosstalk between two ADC inputs

Part Number: ADS54J66

Hello,


We have a custom board with ADS54J66 and have observed crosstalk between ADC input channels C and D. Please find the schematic attached below - 

The transformer is https://www.minicircuits.com/pdfs/TC4-25+.pdf . SMA connectors are edge mount.

Please find the partial layout attached below - 

The traces are 50Ohm single-ended coplanar waveguide on top layer. Trace width 15mil, ground spacing 6.8mil and dielectric thickness between top layer (layer 1) and ground reference layer (layer 2) is 10mil . The dielectric material is Rogers 4350B. The ground plane is single, solid and not split. 

The layer stackup is - 

TOP  (Blue)
GND
POWER
GND
POWER
SIGNAL
GND
BOTTOM (Yellow)

Polygon pour on top and bottom layer.

Without polygon pour.

The shielding vias along C and D signal traces are at a distance  > 5x the trace width. 

The distance between the edge mount SMA connectors is 850mil and the distance between the signals when they run parallel to each other is around 600mil and 360mil as shown in the photo.


Is it recommended to rotate the C channel transformers and components such that they are perpendicular to D channel transformers and components ?

Is it recommended to add a keepout between C and D transformers polygon?

Could you please recommend any other ways to reduce crosstalk in the layout. Thank you.

  • RajK,

    It appears there is plenty of room to move the CH C transformers away from the CH D by turning them about 45 degrees and  moving them up an inch or more.

    I would also remove U76 and U77 and short the SMA's directly to T1 and T3 to make sure these parts are not causing the issue.

    Regards.

    Jim

  • Thank you Jim for the advice. I have made those changes in the layout. I have a question regarding R76, C15 and R89. These are taken from the ADS54J66 evaluation module schematic. What is the purpose of these ?

  • RajK,

    This is just a simple low pass filter. If you plan on using a high IF, I would suggest removing it.

    Regards,

    Jim