The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is capable of operating at 480 Mbps. Excellent signal integrity is required to operate reliably at high-speed data rates.The PCB layout is a critical component in maintaining signal integrity. This document provides recommendations regarding the PCB layout. This application note is written for a reader that is familiar with hardware design, USB protocols and the USB 2.0 specification. The goal of the application note is to provide information on sensitive areas of the PCB layout.
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