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Hi,
I am looking to use the SATA port of the L138 with an embedded mSATA SSD module. Due to space constraints, I would like to eliminate the SATA cable and route directly from the L138 to the mSATA module. According to the data sheet, the only SATA supported mode is to use a cable between the L138 and the module. Is this true, or with proper layout, could I route directly between the two devices?
Thanks,
PjA
Parry Admire,
Welcome to the TI E2E forum. I hope you will find many good answers here.
In addition,You can find some details through the TI.com documents and the TI Wiki Pages.
Be sure to search those for helpful information and to browse for the questions others may have asked on similar topics.
TI provides PCB layout specifications in the device datasheets for the following interfaces, eliminating the need to perform electrical analysis:
Note:
Make sure to follow the Layout Specifications for the Critical Interfaces like SATA - Refer the datasheet.
The below wiki articles might be help for SATA design
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/TI_SATA_FAQ
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OMAP-L138_Hardware_Design_Guide
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OMAP-L13x_/_C674x_/_AM1x_Schematic_Review_Checklist
You can find the routing details in the section "Routing Specifications" at the datasheet of OMAP-L138.
