
P9235A-RB Layout Guide
© 2019 Integrated Device Technology, Inc.
Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Key Points for Optimal Layout.............................................................................................................................................................2
2. Tx Power Circuits.........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Resonance Capacitors........................................................................................................................................................................8
VCC5V VIN, VCC5V, LDO33, LDO18, VBRG_IN, PE Circuit and DRV_VIN Pin Capacitors...............................................................9
Sensitive Circuits...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Boost Capacitors and Gate Drive Lines.............................................................................................................................................11
5V Step Down Switching Regulator...................................................................................................................................................12
Flash Circuit.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
3. PCB Footprint Design.................................................................................................................................................................................14
4. Audible Noise Suppression........................................................................................................................................................................15
5. Schematics, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Board Layout.............................................................................................................................16
6. Revision History..........................................................................................................................................................................................22
List of Figures
Figure 1. Schematic with Main Power Path (Orange) and Main (Noisy) AC Power Loops(Red).......................................................................3
Figure 2. Recommended Orientation for the P9235A-RB and Generic Placement Guide for Select Critical Components................................4
Figure 3. Actual Placement for the P9235A-RB EVK. Select Critical Components are circled in Yellow...........................................................5
Figure 4. P9235A-RB Physical Layout from P9235A-RB-EVK EvaluationBoard (2nd Layer (L1))....................................................................6
Figure 5. P9235A-RB Physical Layout from P9235A-RB-EVK EvaluationBoard (3rd Layer (L2)).....................................................................6
Figure 6. P9235A-RB Physical Layout from Demo PCBof Bottom Layer..........................................................................................................7
Figure 7. Resonance Capacitors........................................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 8. VIN, VCC5V, LDO33, LDO18, VBRG_IN, and DRV_VINPin Capacitors Placed Close to P9235A-RB with 0.1µF Placed Closest..9
Figure 9. P9235A-RB Typical GNDNoise Areas and Sensitive Circuit Placement..........................................................................................10
Figure 10. Boost Capacitors and Gate Drive Lines.............................................................................................................................................11
Figure 11. 5V Step Down Switching Regulator...................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 12. Flash Circuit.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 13. P9235A-RB Recommended PCB Land Pattern Drawing..................................................................................................................14
Figure 14. Application Schematic.......................................................................................................................................................................16
Figure 15. Silkscreen – Top of Board.................................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 16. Copper – Top Layer...........................................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 17. Copper L1 Layer................................................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 18. Copper L2 Layer................................................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 19. Copper Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................21