USB PCB Layout Guidelines

Application Report
SPRAAR7E August 2014 Revised July 2015
High-Speed Interface Layout Guidelines

Embedded Processor Applications
ABSTRACT
As modern bus interface frequencies scale higher, care must be taken in the printed circuit board (PCB)
layout phase of a design to ensure a robust solution.
Contents
1
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3
2
General High-Speed Signal Routing ...................................................................................... 4
3
High-Speed Differential Signal Routing ................................................................................. 10
4
References .................................................................................................................. 18
Appendix A
Device Layout Parameters ....................................................................................... 19
List of Figures
1
Rotation of the PCB Image ................................................................................................. 4
Routing Angle Rotation
Zig-Zag Routing .............................................................................................................. 5
PCB Fiberglass Style Examples ........................................................................................... 6
Length Matching ............................................................................................................. 6
Incorrect Plane Void Routing ............................................................................................... 7
Correct Plane Void Routing
Incorrect Plane-Split Signal Routing....................................................................................... 8
Stitching Capacitor Placement ............................................................................................. 8
10
Overlapped Planes .......................................................................................................... 9
11
Stitching Vias ................................................................................................................. 9
12
USB3/SATA/PCIe Differential Signal Spacing (mils) .................................................................. 10
13
USB2 Differential Signal Spacing (mils) ................................................................................. 10
14
Differential Pair Symmetry ................................................................................................ 11
15
USB Through-Hole Receptacle Connection ............................................................................ 12
16
Via Length (Long Stub) .................................................................................................... 13
17
Via Length (Short Stub)
18
Anti-Pad Diameter .......................................................................................................... 14
19
AC-Coupling Placement ................................................................................................... 15
20
Reference Plane Voiding of Surface-Mount Devices .................................................................. 16
21
Signal Bending Rules ...................................................................................................... 16
22
Flow-Through Routing ..................................................................................................... 17
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List of Tables
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Critical Signals
Example PCB Stackups ................................................................................................... 17
AM335x/AM437x ........................................................................................................... 19
DRA7xx/AM57xx
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Introduction
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Introduction
1.1
Scope
This application report can help system designers implement best practices and understand PCB layout
options when designing platforms. This document is intended for audiences familiar with PCB
manufacturing, layout, and design.
1.2
Critical Signals
A primary concern when designing a system is accommodating and isolating high-speed signals. As highspeed signals are most likely to impact or be impacted by other signals, they must be laid out early
(preferably first) in the PCB design process to ensure that prescribed routing rules can be followed.
Table 1 outlines the high-speed interface signals requiring the most attention when laying out a PCB.
Table 1. Critical Signals
Signal Name
Description
DP
USB 2.0 differential pair, positive
DM
USB 2.0 differential pair, negative
SSTXP
SuperSpeed differential pair, TX, positive
SSTXN
SuperSpeed differential pair, TX, negative
SSRXP
SuperSpeed differential pair, RX, positive
SSRXN
SuperSpeed differential pair, RX, negative
SATA_RXP
Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, RX, positive
SATA_RXN
Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, RX, negative
SATA_TXP
Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, TX, positive
SATA_TXN
Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, RX, negative
PCIE_RXP
PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, RX, positive
PCIE_RXN
PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, RX, negative
PCIE_TXP
PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, TX, positive
PCIE_TXN
PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, TX, negative

General High-Speed Signal Routing
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2.1
PCB Fiber Weave Mitigation

When routing differential signals across common PCB materials, each trace of the pair will experience
different dielectric constants and corresponding signal velocities due to the differences in static permittivity
(r) of the fiberglass weave (r is approximately 6) and epoxy (r is approximately 3) that comprise a
PCB. As signals travel faster when r is lower, an interpair skew can develop if a signal in a differential
pair travels over a higher ratio of fiberglass or epoxy than does its companion signal. This skew between
the differential signals can significantly degrade the differential eye diagram as presented to the receiver,
cause significant AC common-mode voltage noise, and cause EMI issues. The extent of this problem will
depend on the bus speed, the length of the traces, the trace geometries, the type of fiberglass weave
used, and the alignment of the traces to the weave pattern of a PCB. Problems from fiber weave
alignment vary from board to board. This variance makes issues difficult to diagnose.
Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3 show the three most common methods to minimize the impact of PCB
fiber weave in a board design. The goal of each method is to ensure that both signals of the differential
pair will share a relatively common r across the length of the pair routing.
The entirety of the signaling image plane is rotated 10 to 35 in relation to the underlying PCB fiber weave.
The PCB manufacturer can effect this rotation without making changes to the PCB layout database.
Figure 1. Rotation of the PCB Image

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Only the high-speed differential signals are routed at a 10 to 35 angle in relation to the underlying PCB fiber weave.
Figure 2. Routing Angle Rotation
The high-speed differential signals are routed in a zig-zag fashion across the PCB.
Figure 3. Zig-Zag Routing

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Because the ratio of fiberglass to epoxy is the primary contributor to the r disparity, choose a PCB style
with a tighter weave, less epoxy, and greater r uniformity across longer trace lengths. Before sending
your design out for fabrication, specify a PCB style that can best accommodate high-speed signals. For
examples of common PCB styles, see Figure 4.
2116
1080
7628
Figure 4. PCB Fiberglass Style Examples
2.2
High-Speed Signal Trace Lengths

As with all high-speed signals, keep total trace length for signal pairs to a minimum. For trace length
requirements for each device, see Appendix A.
2.3
High-Speed Signal Trace Length Matching

Match the etch lengths of the relevant differential pair traces of each interface. The etch length of the
differential pair groups do not need to match (that is, the length of the transmit pair does not need to
match the length of the receive pair). When matching the intrapair length of the high-speed signals, add
serpentine routing to match the lengths as close to the mismatched ends as possible. See Figure 5 for
more details.
Length-Matching at Matched Ends
Length-Matching at Mismatched Ends
Figure 5. Length Matching

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2.4
High-Speed Signal Reference Planes

High-speed signals should be routed over a solid GND reference plane and not across a plane split or a
void in the reference plane unless absolutely necessary. TI does not recommend high-speed signal
references to power planes.
Routing across a plane split or a void in the reference plane forces return high-frequency current to flow
around the split or void. This can result in the following conditions:
Excess radiated emissions from an unbalanced current flow
Delays in signal propagation delays due to increased series inductance
Interference with adjacent signals
Degraded signal integrity (that is, more jitter and reduced signal amplitude)
For examples of correct and incorrect plane void routing, see Figure 6 and Figure 7.
PLANE
VOID
Figure 6. Incorrect Plane Void Routing
PLANE
VOID
n > (Tracewidth x 1.5)
Figure 7. Correct Plane Void Routing

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If routing over a plane-split is completely unavoidable, place stitching capacitors across the split to provide
a return path for the high-frequency current. These stitching capacitors minimize the current loop area and
any impedance discontinuity created by crossing the split. These capacitors should be 1 F or lower and
placed as close as possible to the plane crossing. For examples of incorrect plane-split routing and correct
stitch capacitor placement, see Figure 8 and Figure 9.
Figure 8. Incorrect Plane-Split Signal Routing
Figure 9. Stitching Capacitor Placement

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When planning a PCB stackup, ensure that planes that do not reference each other are not overlapped
because this produces unwanted capacitance between the overlapping areas. To see an example of how
this capacitance could pass RF emissions from one plane to the other, see Figure 10.
Figure 10. Overlapped Planes

The entirety of any high-speed signal trace should maintain the same GND reference from origination to
termination. If unable to maintain the same GND reference, via-stitch both GND planes together to ensure
continuous grounding and uniform impedance. Place these stitching vias symmetrically within 200 mils
(center-to-center, closer is better) of the signal transition vias. For an example of stitching vias, see
Figure 11.
GND stitching via
200 mils (max)
Signal via
200 mils (max)
Figure 11. Stitching Vias

High-Speed Differential Signal Routing
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3.1
Differential Signal Spacing

To minimize crosstalk in high-speed interface implementations, the spacing between the signal pairs must
be a minimum of 5 times the width of the trace. This spacing is referred to as the 5W rule. A PCB design
with a calculated trace width of 6 mils requires a minimum of 30 mils spacing between high-speed
differential pairs. Also, maintain a minimum keep-out area of 30 mils to any other signal throughout the
length of the trace. Where the high-speed differential pairs abut a clock or a periodic signal, increase this
keep-out to a minimum of 50 mils to ensure proper isolation. For examples of high-speed differential signal
spacing, see Figure 12 and Figure 13.
TXp
TXn
30
RXn
50
Inter-Pair Keep-Out
General Keep-Out
RXp
50
High-Speed/Periodic Keep-Out
Figure 12. USB3/SATA/PCIe Differential Signal Spacing (mils)

DM
DP
30
General Keep-Out
50
High-Speed/Periodic Keep-Out
Figure 13. USB2 Differential Signal Spacing (mils)
3.2
High-Speed Differential Signal Rules
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Do not place probe or test points on any high-speed differential signal.

Do not route high-speed traces under or near crystals, oscillators, clock signal generators, switching
power regulators, mounting holes, magnetic devices, or ICs that use or duplicate clock signals.
After BGA breakout, keep high-speed differential signals clear of the SoC because high current
transients produced during internal state transitions can be difficult to filter out.
When possible, route high-speed differential pair signals on the top or bottom layer of the PCB with an
adjacent GND layer. TI does not recommend stripline routing of the high-speed differential signals.
Ensure that high-speed differential signals are routed 90 mils from the edge of the reference plane.
Ensure that high-speed differential signals are routed at least 1.5 W (calculated trace-width 1.5)
away from voids in the reference plane. This rule does not apply where SMD pads on high-speed
differential signals are voided.
Maintain constant trace width after the SoC BGA escape to avoid impedance mismatches in the
transmission lines.
Maximize differential pair-to-pair spacing when possible.

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3.3
Symmetry in the Differential Pairs

Route all high-speed differential pairs together symmetrically and parallel to each other. Deviating from
this requirement occurs naturally during package escape and when routing to connector pins. These
deviations must be as short as possible and package break-out must occur within 0.25 inches of the
package.
Figure 14. Differential Pair Symmetry
3.4
Crosstalk Between the Differential Signal Pairs

In devices that include multiple high-speed interfaces, avoiding crosstalk between these interfaces is
important. To avoid crosstalk, ensure that each differential pair is not routed within 50 mils of another
differential pair after package escape and before connector termination.

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Connectors and Receptacles

When implementing a through-hole receptacle (like a USB Standard-A), TI recommends making highspeed differential signal connections to the receptacle on the bottom layer of the PCB. Making these
connections on the bottom layer of the PCB prevents the through-hole pin from acting as a stub in the
transmission path. For surface-mount receptacles such as USB Micro-B and Micro-AB, make high-speed
differential signal connections on the top layer. Making these connections on the top layer eliminates the
need for vias in the transmission path. For examples of USB through-hole receptacle connections, see
Figure 15.
PCB Cross-Section View
USB Receptacle
USB SIGNAL TRACE
Through-hole pin acts as a

stub when USB signal
trace terminates on top
layer
PCB Cross-Section View
USB Receptacle
Through-hole pin is part of
direct transmission path
when USB signal trace
terminates on bottom
layer
USB SIGNAL TRACE
Figure 15. USB Through-Hole Receptacle Connection
3.6
Via Discontinuity Mitigation

A via presents a short section of change in geometry to a trace and can appear as a capacitive and/or an
inductive discontinuity. These discontinuities result in reflections and some degradation of a signal as it
travels through the via. Reduce the overall via stub length to minimize the negative impacts of vias (and
associated via stubs).
Because longer via stubs resonate at lower frequencies and increase insertion loss, keep these stubs as
short as possible. In most cases, the stub portion of the via present significantly more signal degradation
than the signal portion of the via. TI recommends keeping via stubs to less than 15 mils. Longer stubs
must be back-drilled. For examples of short and long via lengths, see Figure 16 and Figure 17.
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Layer 3
Long Stub Via

These long via stubs
should be back-drilled.
Layer 10
Figure 16. Via Length (Long Stub)

Layer 1
Short Stub Via
Layer 8
< 15 mils
Layer 10
Figure 17. Via Length (Short Stub)

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Back-Drill Stubs
Back-drilling is a PCB manufacturing process in which the undesired conductive plating in the stub section
of a via is removed. To back-drill, use a drill bit slightly larger in diameter than the drill bit used to create
the original via hole. When via transitions result in stubs longer than 15 mils, back-drill the resulting stubs
to reduce insertion losses and to ensure that they do not resonate.
3.8
Increase Via Anti-Pad Diameter

Increasing the via anti-pad diameter reduces the capacitive effects of the via and the overall insertion loss.
Ensure that anti-pad diameter for vias on any high-speed signal are as large as possible (30 mils provides
significant benefits without imposing undue implementation hardship). The copper clearance, indicated by
this anti-pad, must be met on all layers where the via exists, including both routing layer and plane layers.
The traces connecting to the via barrel contain the only copper allowed in this area; non-functional or
unconnected via pads are not permitted. For an example of a via anti-pad diameter, see Figure 18.
Anti-Pad
Via Pad
Figure 18. Anti-Pad Diameter
3.9
Equalize Via Count

If using vias is necessary on a high-speed differential signal trace, ensure that the via count on each
member of the differential pair is equal and that the vias are as evenly spaced as possible. TI
recommends placing vias as close as possible to the SoC.
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3.10 Surface-Mount Device Pad Discontinuity Mitigation

Avoid including surface-mount devices (SMDs) on high-speed signal traces because these devices
introduce discontinuities that can negatively affect signal quality. When SMDs are required on the signal
traces (for example, the USB SuperSpeed transmit AC coupling capacitors) the maximum permitted
component size is 0603. TI strongly recommends using 0402 or smaller. Place these components
symmetrically during the layout process to ensure optimum signal quality and to minimize reflection. For
examples of correct and incorrect AC coupling capacitor placement, see Figure 19.
Figure 19. AC-Coupling Placement

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To minimize the discontinuities associated with the placement of these components on the differential
signal traces, TI recommends partially voiding the SMD mounting pads of the reference plane by
approximately 60% because this value strikes a balance between the capacitive effects of a 0% reference
void and the inductive effects of a 100% reference void. This void should be at least two PCB layers deep.
For an example of a reference plane voiding of surface mount devices, see Figure 20.
SIGNAL TRACE
SMD
PAD
VOID
SMD
PAD
SIGNAL TRACE
Figure 20. Reference Plane Voiding of Surface-Mount Devices
3.11 Signal Bending

Avoid the introduction of bends into high-speed differential signals. When bending is required, maintain a
bend angle greater than 135 to ensure that the bend is as loose as a possible. For an example of highspeed signal bending rules, see Figure 21.
> 1.5 x Trace Width

> 5 x Trace Width
> 135
> 1.5 x Trace Width
Figure 21. Signal Bending Rules
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3.12 Suggested PCB Stackups

TI recommends a PCB of at least six layers. Table 2 provides example PCB stackups.
Table 2. Example PCB Stackups
6-LAYER
8-LAYER
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
SIGNAL (1)
SIGNAL
SIGNAL (1)
(1)
SIGNAL
SIGNAL (1)
POWER/GROUND (2)
POWER/GROUND (2)
POWER
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
POWER/GROUND (2)
GROUND
SIGNAL (1)
SIGNAL
SIGNAL (1)
SIGNAL
10-LAYER
GROUND
SIGNAL
(1)
(2)
Route directly adjacent signal layers at a 90 offset to each other

Plane may be split depending on specific board considerations. Ensure that traces on adjacent planes do not cross splits.
3.13 ESD/EMI Considerations

When choosing ESD/EMI components, TI recommends selecting devices that permit flow-through routing
of the USB differential signal pair because they provide the cleanest routing. For example, the TI
TPD4EUSB30 can be combined with the TI TPD2EUSB30 to provide flow-through ESD protection for both
USB2 and USB3 differential signals without the need for bends in the signal pairs. For an example of flowthrough routing, see Figure 22.
USB 3.0
Host Controller
8 mm
Figure 22. Flow-Through Routing

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3.14 ESD/EMI Layout Rules
References
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Place ESD and EMI protection devices as close as possible to the connector.
Keep any unprotected traces away from protected traces to minimize EMI coupling.
Incorporate 60% voids under the ESD/EMI component signal pads to reduce losses.
Use 0402 0- resistors for common-mode filter (CMF) no-stuff options because larger components will
typically introduce more loss that the CMF itself.
Place any required signal pair AC coupling capacitors on the protected side of the CMF and as close
as possible to the CMF.
If vias are needed to transition to the CMF layer, ensure that the vias are as close as possible to the
CMF.
Keep the overall routing of AC coupling capacitors + CMF + ESD protection as short and as close as
possible to the connector.
Hall, Stephen H., and Garrett W. Hall. High Speed Digital System Design: A Handbook of Interconnect
Theory and Design Practices. New York: Wiley, 2000.
Johnson, Howard W., and Martin Graham. High-speed Signal Propagation: Advanced Black Magic.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall/PTR, 2003.
Hall, Stephen H., and Howard L. Heck. Advanced Signal Integrity for High-speed Digital Designs.
Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley , 2009.
Heck, Howard. USB 3.1 Electrical Design. USB 3.1 Developer Days, 2014.

Appendix A
Device Layout Parameters
Table 3. AM335x/AM437x
Parameter
MIN
USB2.0 Tracelength (total)
TYP
MAX
Unit
4000
12000
Mils
Skew within any USB2.0 differential pair

USB2.0 DP/DM pair differential impedance
USB2.0 DP/DM pair common-mode impedance
50
Mils
81
90
99
40.5
45
49.5
Number of stubs allowed on any USB differential pair trace (total)
Stubs
Number of vias allowed on each USB2.0 differential trace (total)
Vias
Number of test points permitted on any USB differential pair trace

(total)
Test Points
USB differential pair to clock or high-speed periodic signal trace

spacing
50
Mils
USB differential pair to any other signal trace spacing
30
Mils
Table 4. DRA7xx/AM57xx
MAX
Unit
USB3.0 (SuperSpeed) Tracelength (Total)
Parameter
MIN
TYP
3500
Mils
Serial-ATA (SATA) Tracelength (Total)
3050
Mils
PCI-Express (PCIe) Tracelength (Total)
4700
Mils
12000
Mils
Mils
Skew between all PCIe RX pairs (Total)
550
Mils
Skew between all PCIe TX pairs (Total)
550
Mils
50
Mils
USB2.0 Tracelength (Total)
4000
Skew within any USB3/SATA/PCIe differential pair
81
90
99
USB2.0 DP or DM pair single-ended impedance
40.5
45
49.5
SuperSpeed SSRX or SSTX pair differential impedance
83.7
90
96.3
PCI-Express RX or TX pair differential impedance
90
100
110
PCI-Express RX or TX trace single-ended impedance
51
60
69
Serial-ATA RX or TX pair differential impedance
85
100
115
USB2.0 DP or DM pair differential impedance
Number of stubs allowed on any differential pair trace (Total)
Stubs
Number of vias allowed on any USB3 differential trace (Total)
Vias
Number of vias allowed on any PCIe/SATA differential trace (Total)
Number of vias allowed on each USB2.0 differential trace (Total)
Vias
Number of test points permitted on any differential pair trace (Total)
Test Points
Differential pair to clock or high-speed periodic signal trace spacing
50
Mils
Differential pair to any other signal trace spacing
30
Mils

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Table 5. KeyStone II - K2K, K2H, K2L, and K2E Devices

MAX
UNIT
USB3.0 (SuperSpeed) Tracelength (Total)
Parameter
MIN
TYP
5500
Mils
Serial-ATA (SATA) Tracelength (Total)
5500
Mils
PCI-Express (PCle) Tracelength (Total)
5500
Mils
SuperSpeed Insertion Loss at 2.5 GHz (device to connector)

USB2.0 Tracelength (Total)
4000
Skew within any USB3/SATA/PCIe differential pair
dB
12000
Mils
Mils
Skew between all PCIe RX pairs (Total)
550
Mils
Skew between all PCIe TX pairs (Total)
550
Mils
50
Mils
81
90
99
USB2.0 DP or DM pair common mode impedance
40.5
45
49.5
SuperSpeed SSRX or SSTX pair differential impedance
83.7
90
96.3
PCI-Express RX or TX pair differential impedance
90
100
110
PCI-Express RX or TX trace single-ended impedance
51
60
69
Serial-ATA RX or TX pair differential impedance
85
100
115
USB2.0 DP or DM pair differential impedance
20
10
Number of stubs allowed on any differential pair trace (Total)
Stubs
Number of vias allowed on USB3 differential trace (Total)
Vias
Number of vias allowed on any PCIe/SATA differential trace (Total)
Vias
Number of vias allowed on each USB2.0 differential trace (Total)
Vias
Number of test points permitted on any differential pair trace (Total)
Test Points
Differential pair to clock or high-speed periodic signal trace spacing
50
Mils
Differential pair to any other signal trace spacing
30
Mils

Revision History
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Revision History
Changes from C Revision (August 2014) to E Revision ................................................................................................ Page
Changed to High-Speed Interface from USB .......................................................................................... 1

Added signals following SSRXN ........................................................................................................ 1
Updated specifications. ................................................................................................................... 2
Added high-speed interface .............................................................................................................. 3
Added signals following SSRXN ........................................................................................................ 3
Changed from USB to High-Speed throughout document ........................................................................... 6
Changed to high-speed differential from SuperSpeed ............................................................................. 10
Added "each differential pair is not routed within 50 mils of another differential pair " ......................................... 11
Changed from 50 to 30 ................................................................................................................. 14
Updated specifications. ................................................................................................................. 20

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High-Speed Interface Layout Guidelines

Rotation of the PCB Image ................................................................................................. 4

Routing Angle Rotation

Zig-Zag Routing .............................................................................................................. 5

PCB Fiberglass Style Examples ........................................................................................... 6

Length Matching ............................................................................................................. 6

Incorrect Plane Void Routing ............................................................................................... 7

Correct Plane Void Routing

Incorrect Plane-Split Signal Routing....................................................................................... 8

Stitching Capacitor Placement ............................................................................................. 8

Overlapped Planes .......................................................................................................... 9

Stitching Vias ................................................................................................................. 9

USB3/SATA/PCIe Differential Signal Spacing (mils) .................................................................. 10

USB2 Differential Signal Spacing (mils) ................................................................................. 10

Differential Pair Symmetry ................................................................................................ 11

USB Through-Hole Receptacle Connection ............................................................................ 12

Via Length (Long Stub) .................................................................................................... 13

Via Length (Short Stub)

Anti-Pad Diameter .......................................................................................................... 14

AC-Coupling Placement ................................................................................................... 15

Reference Plane Voiding of Surface-Mount Devices .................................................................. 16

Signal Bending Rules ...................................................................................................... 16

Flow-Through Routing ..................................................................................................... 17

Example PCB Stackups ................................................................................................... 17

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KeyStone II - K2K, K2H, K2L, and K2E Devices ....................................................................... 20

High-Speed Interface Layout Guidelines

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USB 2.0 differential pair, positive

USB 2.0 differential pair, negative

SuperSpeed differential pair, TX, positive

SuperSpeed differential pair, TX, negative

SuperSpeed differential pair, RX, positive

SuperSpeed differential pair, RX, negative

Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, RX, positive

Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, RX, negative

Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, TX, positive

Serial ATA (SATA) differential pair, RX, negative

PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, RX, positive

PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, RX, negative

PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, TX, positive

PCI-Express (PCIe) differential pair, TX, negative

SPRAAR7E August 2014 Revised July 2015

High-Speed Interface Layout Guidelines

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General High-Speed Signal Routing

General High-Speed Signal Routing

PCB Fiber Weave Mitigation

Figure 1. Rotation of the PCB Image

High-Speed Interface Layout Guidelines

SPRAAR7E August 2014 Revised July 2015