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TUSB212: TUSB212

Part Number: TUSB212

Dear Pals,

      I have chose TUSB212 to improve USB signal quality on FR-4 PCB board,I'm confused with the location of TUSB212,near USB PHY or near USB connector or midway?Pls help to solve the question,Thanks!

     More information:1.The USB signal from USB PHY to Connector is far more than 16 inchs which is the maxmum length requirement of USB PHY when not use USB hub or  redriver;

                                 2.According to SLLA392,TUSB212 can pass at least 0.5m AWG28 at condition"Max Post-Channel Loss to Pass (near end eye mask)";It seems that the TUSB212 can be palced nearby USB connector;

Best Regards,

Ji;

  • Hi,

    It depends on your design and eye mask requirements. In general if your design uses a external USB connector you will want to place TUSB212 close to the connector. This will ensure you can pass a near end eye mask using up to 3 meter cable. Are you using the following or do you have some internal cabling after the 16 inch FR4 trace?

  • Hi Malik,

        There‘s no cabling after the 16 inch FR4 trace in application scenarios,and the USB conncector is used to update software for the machine when pluging USB disk;Another  concern is that the trace length from USB PHY to USB connector in my board is far more than 16inchs,I think it is necessary to add a USB redriver at my usb path to connector;Pls give your suggestion about this situation,Thanks!

    Best Regards,

    Ji;

         

  • Hi,

    Using TUSB212 will help to extend the allowable trace length here. What is the total length of trace you are expecting? This ill help me give a better recommendation. Any block diagram showing trace length (not required)? What is external cable length you are looking to support for far end eye diagram? 

  • Hi Malik,

        My explanation about your questions is below,Pls help to check and give me your recommendation,Thanks!

        1.What is the total length of trace you are expecting?

         ---Not exceed Intel's USB2.0 back-panel spec->Maxmum trace length<16inch;

        2.Any block diagram showing trace length (not required)?

        ---Pls see attached figure;

        3.What is external cable length you are looking to support for far end eye diagram? 

        ---External cable not supported,Just support USB disk;

  • Understood, L3 is where you want to place TUSB212, in between PCH and external connector.