Enhanced Common Mode Multiport
Module for Switched Hub Transceivers
E L E C T R O N I C S I N C .
EPE6277S
The circuit below is a guideline for interconnecting PCA’s EPE6277S with Texas Instrument’s TNETE2004 10 Base-T
switched hub chip over UTP cable. This part is also recommended for Level One LXT915, LXT944 and some other
transceivers requiring 1: 2 turns ratio on the transmit side. Further details of system design, such as chip pin-out, etc. can
be obtained from the specific chip manufacturer.
This is a part derived from the parent EPE6267S and meant for those applications where stiffer EMI containment is required
such as compliance with FCC/CSPR class B. In such a case, common mode attenuation achievable by using EPE6267S
may not suffice. Users will find relief in using EPE6277S instead.
Typical insertion loss of the isolation transformer/common mode choke is 0.5dB. This parameter covers the spectrum of the
encoded signals in 10 Base-T protocol. This is low enough to allow designers to cever the entire range of permissible voltage
range at the cable. Note that the receiver side termination circuit varies among transceivers. Follow the latest circuit and
values suggested by your chosen transceiver design house.
System designers may ground the chip side center taps via a low voltage capacitor. In some cases, it is suggested to use
the secondary center tap for further EMI containment. EMC designer need to try out values that suit their particular board
layout and rules. Putting a 2KV rated capacitor is most widely practiced.
The pulldown resistors used around the RJ45 connector have been known to suppress unwanted radiation that unused wires
pick up from the immediate environment. Their placement and use are to be considered carefully before a design is finalized.
It is recommended that there be a neat separation of ground planes in the layout. It is generally accepted practice to limit the
plane off at least 0.08 inches away from the chip side pins of EPE6277S. There need not be any ground plane beyond this
point.
For best results, PCB designer should design the outgoing traces preferably to be 50Ω, balanced and well coupled to
achieve minimum radiation from these traces.
Typical Application Circuit for switched hub application. Only one port is shown
TX+
3
4
5
3
6
1
2
38
37
40
39
TX+-
TX-
RJ45*
RX+-
4
10/100
Transceiver
EPE6277S
5
8
7
2
36
1
R
R
RX+
RX-
75Ω
R
R
Chassis
Ground
Note: Transmit side termination is typically 49.9Ω but not shown here.
Receive side connection varies with transceiver.
Consult manufacturers for latest circuit & values.
* Connection shown for DCE such as a Hub, Switch, ect.
PCA ELECTRONICS, INC.
16799 SCHOENBORN ST.
NORTH HILLS, CA 91343
CSE6277S Rev. 1 2/13/97
TEL: (818) 892-0761
FAX: (818) 894-5791
http://www.pca.com