SLLSES1E December 2015 – July 2025 HD3SS3220 , HD3SS3220L
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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 6mils requires a minimum of 30mils spacing between high-speed differential pairs. Also, maintain a minimum keep-out area of 30mils 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 50mils to ensure proper isolation. For examples of high-speed differential signal spacing, see Figure 9-2 and Figure 9-3.
Figure 9-2 USB3/SATA/PCIe Differential Signal Spacing (mils)
Figure 9-3 USB2 Differential Signal Spacing (mils)