Attention to good layout practices is
always recommended. For best operational performance of the device, use the
following PCB layout practices:
- Verify that both input paths are well-matched for
source impedance and capacitance to avoid
converting common-mode signals into differential
signals.
- Use bypass capacitors to
reduce the coupled noise by providing low-impedance power sources local to
the analog circuitry.
- Connect low-ESR, 0.1µF ceramic bypass capacitors
between each supply pin and ground, placed as
close to the device as possible. A single bypass
capacitor from V+ to ground is applicable for
single-supply applications.
- Route the input traces as far
away from the supply or output traces as possible to reduce parasitic
coupling. If these traces cannot be kept separate, crossing the sensitive
trace perpendicular is much better than crossing in parallel with the noisy
trace.
- To minimize measurement errors, limit external
series resistance (R1, R2) to 10 Ω or less. Higher
resistance values cause higher voltage drop and
can reduce measurement accuracy.
- Place the external components
as close to the device as possible.
- Keep the traces as short as
possible.