AN72419 West Bridge Benicia Hardware Design Guidelines and Schematic Checklist.pdf

AN72419
West Bridge® Benicia™ Hardware Design Guidelines and Schematic
Checklist
Author: Rizwan Afridi, Hussein Osman
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Associated Part Family: CYWB0263BB
Software Version: N/A
Related Application Notes: None
AN72419 discusses the hardware design best practices and the device configuration for the West Bridge ® Benicia™
device. The application note provides effective system design and PCB layout techniques to jumpstart your project.
Contents
1
2
Introduction ...............................................................1
Power System ..........................................................2
2.1
Overview ..........................................................2
2.2
Power Supply Configuration ............................2
2.3
Power Modes ...................................................3
2.4
Device Supply Decoupling ...............................4
2.5 Inrush Current Consideration and
Power Supply Design ..........................................4
3
Clocking ....................................................................7
3.1
Crystal..............................................................7
3.2
Clock ................................................................8
3.3
Frequency Select .............................................9
3.4
Watchdog Timer ..............................................9
4
P-port Interface .........................................................9
1
5
6
S-port Interface....................................................... 10
Low Performance Peripherals (LPP) ...................... 11
6.1
I2C Interface ................................................... 11
6.2
JTAG ............................................................. 12
6.3
I2S .................................................................. 12
6.4
SPI and UART ............................................... 12
7
Booting ................................................................... 12
8
EMI and ESD Considerations ................................. 13
9
Benicia Device Package Dimensions ..................... 14
10 Electrical Design Consideration .............................. 14
10.1
USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Design Guidelines ...... 14
Document History............................................................ 24
Worldwide Sales and Design Support ............................. 25
Introduction
West Bridge Benicia is a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed peripheral controller optimized for sideloading and streaming
applications. West Bridge Benicia supports the latest removable and embedded mass-storage devices such as SD
3.0 (SDXC with UHS-I) and eMMC 4.41. It also boosts the USB data rate from 480 Mbps (High Speed) to 5 Gbps
(SuperSpeed).
To successfully integrate this high-performance peripheral in a system, the designer should consider the provided
configuration and layout recommendation and ensure correct system operation.
This application note provides schematic and layout design guidelines for designs using Cypress Benicia device. For
datasheet of the device please contact Cypress technical support (www.cypress.com > Design Support > Create a
Customer Case).
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Power System
2.1
Overview
The block diagram in Figure 1 shows the power domains of the CYWB0263BB West Bridge device. Table 1 lists a
description and the voltage settings of each of these domains.
Figure 1 Benicia Power Domains Diagram
VDD
VDD
22uF
0.01uF
2.2uF
0.01uF
AVDD
AVDD
U3TXVDDQ
0.01uF
U3RXVDDQ
22uF
0.01uF
0.1uF
0.01uF
CVDDQ
2.2
U3TXVDDQ
S0VDDQ
U3RXVDDQ
S1VDDQ
LVDDQ
VBUS
I2CVDDQ
AVSS
U3VSS
U2AFE
U2PLL
0.1uF
0.1uF
0.01uF
0.1uF
0.01uF
0.1uF
0.01uF
0.1uF
0.01uF
0.1uF
0.01uF
0.1uF
PVDDQ
CVDDQ
VBUS
VBAT
0.01uF
PVDDQ
S0VDDQ
S1VDDQ
LVDDQ
I2CVDDQ
VSS
22uF
VBAT
Power Supply Configuration
The following table shows the different power domains and the voltage settings on each of these domains for Benicia.
Table 1. Benicia Power Domains Description
Parameter
Description
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
VDD
Core voltage supply
1.15
1.2 V typical
1.25
V
AVDD
Analog voltage supply
1.15
1.2 V typical
1.25
V
PVDDQ
P-port I/O voltage supply
1.7
1.8, 2.5, and 3.3 V typical
3.6
V
S0VDDQ
S0 port I/O voltage supply
1.7
1.8, 2.5, and 3.3 V typical
3.6
V
S1VDDQ
S1 port I/O voltage supply
1.7
1.8, 2.5, and 3.3 V typical
3.6
V
UART/SPI/I2S power domain
1.7
1.8, 2.5, and 3.3 V typical
3.6
V
I C and JTAG supply domain
1.15
1.2, 1.8, 2.5, and 3.3 V typical
3.6
V
VBATT
USB voltage supply
3.2
3.7 V typical
6
V
VBUS
USB voltage supply
4.0
5 V typical
6
V
LVDDQ
I2CVDDQ
2
CVDDQ
Clock voltage supply
1.7
1.8, 3.3 V typical
3.6
V
U3TXVDDQ
USB3.0 1.2 V supply
1.15
1.2 V typical
1.25
V
U3RXVDDQ
USB3.0 1.2 V supply
1.15
1.2 V typical
1.25
V
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2.3
Power Modes
West Bridge Benicia supports the following power modes:

Normal mode: This is the full functional operating mode. In this mode, the internal CPU clock and the internal
PLLs are enabled.

The I/O power supplies S0VDDQ, S1VDDQ, LVDDQ, and I2CVDDQ may be turned off when the corresponding
interface is not in use. PVDD may not be turned off at any time if the P-port interface is used in the application.

The USB I/O requires a 3.3-V regulated power supply. This supply is internally driven from either the VBUS or
VBATT external supplies. VBATT/VBUS can be turned off if USB is not used. If the USB port is used, one or
both supplies must be present.

VBATT can be connected to the system battery or a stable 3.2-V–6-V voltage rail from the PMIC. If VBUS and
VBATT are both present and in their specified ranges, VBUS becomes the primary supply to the USB I/O
unless there is a software override.

Benicia can withstand up to 6 V on the VBUS pin; in applications where this supply can see higher voltages, it
is necessary to have an external overvoltage protection (OVP) device as illustrated in Figure 2 to protect the
device, One example of such an application is a Battery Charging application, Battery Charging v1.2 Spec. In
this application, the charger (for example, wall/dedicated charger) can supply up to 9 V to the VBUS.

The VBUS pin can be connected to an in-system supply rail that is switched on/off depending on VBUS
detection by another processor. A typical scenario is a PMIC that detects VBUS and switches on a regulated
3.3-V supply to Benicia. In such a case, the system must use the software override to use VBATT as the
primary supply.

Benicia does not contain a charge pump and, therefore, cannot source the VBUS supply when used as an
OTG-A device. When Benicia is used in the OTG-A mode, an external charge pump (either standalone or
integrated in a PMIC), must be used to power VBUS.
Figure 2. System Diagram with OVP Device for VBUS

Suspend mode with USB 3.0 PHY enabled (L1): Power supply for the wakeup source and core power must be
retained. All other power domains can be turned off or on individually.

Suspend mode with USB 3.0 PHY disabled (L2): Power supply for the wakeup source and core power must be
retained. All other power domains can be turned off or on individually.

Standby mode (L3): Power supply for the wakeup source and core power must be retained. All other power
domains can be turned off or on individually.

Core power down mode (L4): Core power is turned off. All other power domains can be turned off or on
individually.
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2.4
Device Supply Decoupling
Power supply decoupling is critical in ensuring that system noise does not propagate into the device through the
power supply. Improper decoupling can lead to jittery signaling, especially on the USB bus, which results in higher
CRC error rate and more retries. Decoupling capacitors should be of the ceramic type with a stable dielectric. The
decoupling caps must be very close to the power pins, and short trace runs for the power and ground connections on
the West Bridge Benicia device must be close to solid power and ground planes. Figure 3 shows a sample of
decoupling caps placement.
Figure 3. Benicia Decoupling Caps Placement for VDD Power Domain
Benicia VDD pins
Benicia
Decoupling
Caps
The specific recommendation for the ceramic capacitor nearest to each power pin is given in the table 2.
Table 2 Benicia Power Supply Decoupling
Cap Value
Number of Caps
Pin Name
4 x 0.01 uF, 3 x
0.1 uF, 1 x 22 uF
VDD
0.1 µF, 0.01 µF, 22 uF
0.1 µF, 2.2 µF
1 of each
AVDD
0.1 µF, 22 µF
1 of each
U3TXVDDQ
0.1 µF, 22 µF
1 of each
U3RXVDDQ
0.1 µF, 0.01 µF
1 of each
CVDDQ
0.1 µF, 0.01 µF
PVDDQ
0.1 µF, 0.01 µF
S0VDDQ
0.1 µF, 0.01 µF
S1VDDQ
0.1 µF, 0.01 µF
0.1 µF, 0.01 µF
2.5
LVDDQ
1 of each
I2CVDDQ
Inrush Current Consideration and Power Supply Design
When the USB 3.0 Super Speed PHY is enabled for the first time, or after a reset event, an initial inrush current is
expected on the 1.2-V U3RXVDDQ and U3TXVDDQ supplies for ~10 µs. The magnitude of this current can be as high as
800 mA. To ensure that this inrush current does not cause the common 1.2-V supply to droop to unacceptable levels,
take care to ensure proper design of the power supply network for these supplies.
If the same 1.2-V supply is used for the VDD core supply, take care to ensure that the level on this supply does not fall
too low because this has the potential to trip the on-chip power-on reset (POR) circuit that resets the entire chip. The
POR circuit can fire if the 1.2-V core voltage (VDD) falls down to less than 0.83 V for more than 200 ns.
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The 1.2-V power network must be designed such that the VDD does not drop below 0.83 V when there is an inrush
event. You need a proper combination of decoupling capacitors (as specified in the datasheet), inductor chokes, and
regulator output impedance to make this possible.
The following example waveforms show the inrush current (
Figure 5) and resultant drop in VDD levels (Figure 6) when the current spike occurs. The results were obtained from a
non-optimized power supply design using the TPS76801QD power regulator, 2.2-uF decoupling caps, and chokes as
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Non-optimized Power Supply Design
Regulator
TPS76801QD
Lchoke
U3RXVDDQ
0.1µF
2.2µF
Lchoke
V1P2
U3TXVDDQ
0.1µF
2.2µF
Lchoke
VDD
0.1µF
2.2µF
Benicia
Figure 5. Inrush Current (80 mV/0.1 Ω = 800 mA)
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Figure 6. 1.2 V Power Domain Voltage Drop (200 mV)
In contrast, an optimized power design (Figure 7) is designed using the same regulator (TPS76801QD), with the
modification of using a 22-uF decoupling capacitor and removing the choke from the VDD supply. Figure 8 shows a
reduction in the inrush and Figure 9 shows an improvement in the power supply drop.
Figure 7. Optimized Power Supply Design
Regulator
TPS76801QD
Lchoke
U3RXVDDQ
0.1µF
22µF
Lchoke
V1P2
U3TXVDDQ
0.1µF
22µF
VDD
0.1µF
22µF
Benicia
Figure 8. Inrush Current (320 mA)
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Figure 9. 1.2 V Power Domain Voltage Drop (112 mV)
Cypress recommends using an efficient power regulator considering the system power budget.
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Clocking
West Bridge Benicia supports 19.2-MHz crystal or any of 19.2 MHz, 26 MHz, 38.4 MHz, or 52-MHz clock as the clock
input to the device.
3.1
Crystal
Figure 10 shows the connection of the crystal.
Figure 10. Crystal Circuit
Table 3 lists the 19.2-MHz crystal requirements.
Table 3 Crystal Requirements
Parameter
Tolerance
Temp Range
Load capacitance
Drive level
Specification
Unit
±100
ppm
-40 to 85
°F
12
pF
Use Equation-1
mW
The power dissipation of the crystal depends on the drive level of the XTAL-OUT pin (for West Bridge Benicia, this
value is 1.32 V), the desired frequency (19.2 MHz), and the equivalent series resistance of the crystal.
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Equation 1 Crystal Drive Level
.
A compatible crystal’s drive level should not exceed the power dissipation limitation of the crystal. Table 4 lists
examples of compatible crystals.
Note that only the NX3225SA is characterized with the West Bridge Benicia, and the rest of the crystals are provided
as example using Equation 1.
Table 4 Crystal Selection
3.2
Device
Max R1 (Ω) from
datasheet
CL eqv
(pF)
C0 (pF)
estimate
Drive Level using Equation 1
(uW)
Max Drive Level (Spec)
uW
Epson FA-H20
40
6
3
82
100
ITTI I16
80
6
3
171
300
NX2520SA
50
6
3
107
200
NX3225SA
50
6
3
107
200
Saronix-FL
40
6
3
82
100
Clock
Clock inputs to West Bridge Benicia must meet the phase noise and jitter requirements specified in the following
table.
Table 5 Clock Requirements
Specification
Parameter
Units
Min
Max
100 Hz Offset
–
–75
dB
1 kHz Offset
–
–104
dB
10 kHz Offset.
–
-120
dB
100 kHz Offset
–
-128
dB
1 MHz Offset
–
-130
dB
Maximum frequency
deviation
–
150
ppm
Duty cycle
30
70
%
Overshoot
–
3
%
Undershoot
–
-3
%
Rise time/fall time
–
3
ns
Phase noise
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3.3
Frequency Select
Depending on the input clock source used, the FSLC[2:0] lines should be tied to power or ground. The following table
shows the values of FSLC[2:0] for the different clocking options.
Table 6 Frequency Select Configuration
Crystal/Clock
Frequency
FSLC[2]
FSLC[1]
FSLC[0]
0
0
0
19.2 MHz crystal
1
0
0
19.2 MHz input clock
1
0
1
26 MHz input clock
1
1
0
38.4 MHz input clock
1
1
1
52 MHz input clock
CVDDQ supply is the supply associated with the clock input. It should be set to the same voltage level as the external
clock input.
If only the external clock input is used, the XTALIN and XTALOUT pins can be left unconnected.
If only crystal clocking is used, the CLKIN pin can be left unconnected.
3.4
Watchdog Timer
A 32.76-kHz clock input can be used for the watchdog timer operation during standby mode. This may be optionally
supplied by an external source. The watchdog timer can be disabled by firmware.
Table 7 Watchdog Timer Requirements
Parameter
Min
Max
Unit
40
60
%
Frequency Deviation
-
±200
ppm
Rise time/ Fall time
-
200
ns
Duty Cycle
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P-port Interface
West Bridge Benicia offers a dedicated interface that enables communication with a host processor.
Following are some general design guidelines for the West Bridge Benicia P-port interface:

The maximum frequency of the P-Port interfaces is 100 MHz. It is recommended that all lines on the GPIF II bus
should be length matched within 500 mils. Cypress recommend that you use 22-Ω series termination resistors

If the P-port lines are to be routed for more than 5 inches or routed through a medium, which can cause
impedance mismatch, we recommend signal integrity simulation using the Benicia IBIS model and creating a
termination scheme.

GPIO[32:30] (PMODE[2:0]) signals should be configured appropriately at Benicia boot-up. After boot-up, these
signals can be used as GPIOs.

INT# signal cannot be used as a GPIO.
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S-port Interface
West Bridge Benicia has two independent storage ports (S0-port and S1-port). Both storage ports support the
following:



MMC-system specification, MMCA Technical Committee, Version 4.4
SD specification Version, 3.0
SDIO host controller compliant with SDIO specification Version 2.00 (Jan 30, 2007)
To satisfy the tight requirements of these specifications, the following guidelines should be followed while designing
the storage port circuitry on a West Bridge Benicia system PCB.


All data lines, and command and clock lines should be length matched.

In the case of SD card, the VDD (pin 9 of SD socket) should be tied to 3.3 V regardless of the I/O voltage used on
the other SD lines, as illustrated in Figure 11.

In case of an eMMC device, VCC should be tied to 3.3 V and VCC should be tied to the port I/O voltage supply
(S0VDDQ or S1VDDQ). Figure 12 shows an eMMC device circuit.

Add a 10 KΩ pull-up resistor to the SD data signals, except for SD_D3, which is used as one of the card
insertion’s detect mechanism. A 470 K is used to pull down SD_DQ3. SD_CLK is pulled up using only a 1 KΩ
resistor.

Card insertion and removal detection is provided using the following mechanisms:
The trace lengths should be at least 3.2 inches and not more than 5 inches. These numbers are calculated
based on the worst-case timing parameters for SD cards, eMMC devices, and the West Bridge Benicia device
and should be taken only as a recommendation.

SD-D3 data line: SD cards have an internal 10-kΩ pull-up resistor. When you insert or remove the card from
the SD/MMC connector, the voltage level at the SD_D3 pin changes and triggers an interrupt to the CPU.
Note that older generations of MMC cards do not support this card detection mechanism.

S0/S1_INS pin: Some SD/MMC connectors facilitate a micro switch for card insertion and removal detection.
This micro switch can be connected to S0/S1_INS. When you insert or remove the card from the SD/MMC
connector, it turns the micro switch on and off. This changes the voltage level at the pin that triggers the
interrupt to the CPU. Note that this S0/S1_INS pin is shared between the two S-Ports. Register configuration
determines which port gets to use this pin. This pin is mapped to the S1 VDDQ power domain; if S0VDDQ and
S1VDDQ are at different voltage levels, this pin cannot be used as S1_INS. The insertion/removal detection
mechanism is not used for eMMC devices because the devices are usually soldered on the board and do not
involve insertion/removal detection.
The following figures show different implementation of the SD cards and eMMC devices.
Figure 11. SD Card Circuit
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Figure 12. eMMC Device Circuit
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Low Performance Peripherals (LPP)
6.1
I2C Interface
West Bridge Benicia’s I2C interface is compatible with the I2C Bus Specification Revision 3. The interface is capable
of operating as I2C Master only. For example, West Bridge Benicia may boot from an EEPROM connected to the I2C
interface, as a selectable boot option. West Bridge Benicia’s I2C Master Controller also supports multi-master mode
functionality.
The power supply for the I2C interface is I2CVDDQ, which is a separate power domain from the other serial peripherals.
This is to allow the I2C interface the flexibility to operate at a different voltage than the other serial interfaces.
The bus frequencies supported by the I2C controller are 100 kHz, 400 kHz, and 1 MHz. When I2CVDDQ is 1.2 V, the
maximum operating frequency supported is 100 kHz. When I2CVDDQ is 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V, the operating
frequencies supported are 400 kHz and 1 MHz.
Both SCL and SDA signals of the I2C interface require external pull-up resistors. The pull-up resistors must be
connected to I2CVDDQ as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13. I2C Configuration
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6.2
JTAG
West Bridge Benicia has a JTAG interface to provide a standard five-pin interface for connecting to a JTAG
debugger. This feature enables debugging of the firmware through the CPU core's on-chip debug circuitry. There is
no need for external pull up or pull-down on the JTAG signals as the JTAG signals (TDI, TMC, TRST# signals) have
fixed 50-kΩ internal pull-ups and the TCK signal has a fixed 10-kΩ pull-down resistor.
6.3
I2S
West Bridge Benicia has an I2S port to support external audio codec devices. It functions as an I 2S master
(transmitter only). The I2S interface consists of four signals: clock line (I2S_CLK), serial data line (I2S_SD), word
select line (I2S_WS), and master system clock (I2S_MCLK). Benicia can generate the system clock as an output on
I2S_MCLK or accept an external-system clock input on I2S_MCLK. The I2S interface supports sampling frequencies
of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
6.4
SPI and UART
West Bridge Benicia supports an SPI master interface on the serial peripherals port. The SPI GPIOs are shared with
the UART GPIOs. There should be no pull up or pull-down on MOSI and MISO signals. Figure 14 shows the correct
SPI signal connection using the M25P40-VMN6TPB SPI device.
Figure 14. SPI Configuration
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Booting
West Bridge Benicia can load boot images from various sources. It can be the main processor in a system or a coprocessor. The booting option depends on the specific system implementation. PMODE[2:0] configures the boot
option and can be connected directly to the external processor on the p-port or hardwired on the board depending on
the booting option that is used. The following table shows the levels of the PMODE[2:0] signals required for the
different booting options.
Table 8. PMODE Signal Setting
PMODE[2:0]
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Boot From
000
S0-port (eMMC) On failure, USB boot is enabled
001
PMMC pass through On failure, USB boot is enabled
010
PMMC pass through
011
PMMC relay (enables secure boot)
100
S0-port (eMMC)
101
Sync ADMUX (16 bit data bus)
110
PMMC legacy
111
USB boot
00Z
Async SRAM (16 bit data bus)
01Z
Async ADMUX (16 bit data bus)
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PMODE[2:0]
Boot From
10Z
I2C On failure, USB boot is enabled
11Z
I2C only
1Z1
PMMC relay (enables secure boot) On failure, USB boot is enabled
Note Z = High-Z, Open drain, No connect
Cypress recommends that you add pull-up and pull-down options on the PMODE[2:0] signals and load the
combination needed for the preferred booting option. This gives the flexibility to debug the system during early
development.
Contact Cypress technical support (www.cypress.com > Design Support > Create a Customer Case) for more
information on boot options, EEPROM size required etc.
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EMI and ESD Considerations
EMI and ESD should be considered on a case-by-case basis, relative to the product enclosure, deployment
environment, and regulatory statutes. Though this application note does not give specific recommendations regarding
EMI, West Bridge Benicia meets EMI requirements outlined by FCC 15B (USA) and EN55022 (Europe) for consumer
electronics. West Bridge Benicia can tolerate reasonable EMI, which is conducted by the aggressor, outlined in the
above specifications and continue to function as expected. However this application note gives general EMI and ESD
considerations. Refer to Appendix A – PCB Layout Tips for general information on PCB layout techniques. Refer to
‘AN61290 – PSoC® 3 and PSoC 5 Hardware Design Considerations’, which has a list of layout tips to improve
EMI/EMC and suggests reference books on this topic.
West Bridge Benicia has built-in ESD protection on the D+, D–, and GND pins on the USB interface. The ESD
protection levels given on these ports are:



±2.2 kV Human Body Model (HBM) based on the JESD22-A114 Specification.
±6 kV Contact Discharge and ±8 kV Air Gap Discharge based on IEC61000-4-2 level 3A.
±8 kV Contact Discharge and ±15 kV Air Gap Discharge based on IEC61000-4-2 level 4C.
This protection ensures that the device continues to function after ESD events up to the levels stated.
The SSRX+, SSRX-, SSTX+, SSTX- pins only have up to ±2.2 kV HBM internal ESD protection. You can add
protection for these pins by using high-performance, low-capacitance external ESD devices (SP3010-04UTG) Z (see
Figure 15). To prevent an adverse effect on bus performance, ensure the added capacitance is not greater than
0.5 pF.
Figure 15. Low Capacitance External USB SuperSpeed ESD Protection
In terms of EMI, all signal and clock traces emit EM radiation when they switch from one level to another. To meet the
various standards in different countries, these emissions must be minimized. You can use one of the following
techniques to lower EM emissions:




Put the power and ground planes as outside layers with the signal layers underneath.
Always have solid copper fills beneath integrated circuits and clocks.
Ensure an adequate ground return path for all signals.
Minimize the trace length of high-speed, high-current traces.
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Benicia Device Package Dimensions
West Bridge Benicia is packaged on a 4.659 × 5.099 mm, 0.4-mm pitch chip scale package (CSP). The
recommended pad size is 0.2077 mm (8.18 mils).
Figure 16. West Bridge Benicia Package Dimension
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Electrical Design Consideration
USB 3.0 protocol enhances USB speed up to 5 Gbps. By including SuperSpeed lines along with High Speed lines, it
is backward compatible with the USB 2.0 specification. Both buses require a greater level of attention to electrical
design. Careful attention to component selection, supply decoupling, signal line impedance, and noise are required
when designing for SuperSpeed USB. These physical issues are mostly affected by the PCB design. Refer to
Appendix A – PCB Layout Tips for general information on PCB layout techniques.
10.1
USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Design Guidelines
West Bridge Benicia has SuperSpeed USB lines and High Speed USB lines. Use the following best practices when
designing with these busses (for detailed high speed routing guidelines, see AN1168 - High-Speed USB PCB Layout
Recommendations):

Minimize USB lines. These should be routed first to make sure certain recommendations on this list are
achievable. Long traces affect the transmitter quality and introduce inter-symbol interference (ISI) on the receive
side.

The polarity can be swapped on the USB 3.0 differential pairs. Polarity detection is done automatically by the
USB 3.0 PHY during link training, as defined in the USB 3.0 specification section 6.4.2, and does not require any
additional changes to device firmware. Because the USB connector pinout is defined, this is a mechanism to
ensure that these traces do not cross each other.

Tie the R_USB2 pin to ground through a 1% 6.04-kΩ precision resistor. R_USB3 pin should be tied to ground
through a 1% 200-Ω precision resistor.
Figure 17. USB2 and USB3 Reference Resistors

USB 3.0 traces require additional AC coupling capacitors (0.1 µF) placed on the SS_TX lines. Place these
capacitors symmetrically and close to the Benicia device as shown in the following figure.
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Figure 18. SuperSpeed TX Line Decoupling Caps

Two immediate planes under these AC coupling capacitors should have a cutout in the shape of these capacitors
to avoid extra capacitance on the lines because of the capacitor pads. The following figure shows the proper
layout of the decoupling caps.
Figure 19. SuperSpeed TX decoupling Caps Layout
Plane cut out under caps
Recommended
Not recommended


USB signal line impedance should be 90 Ω differential (±7%).
Keep trace spacing between differential pairs constant to avoid impedance mismatches.
Figure 20. Differential Pairs Impedance Matching Techniques
Not recommended
Not recommended
Recommended

All SS signal lines should be routed entirely over a solid ground plane on an adjacent layer. Splitting the ground
plane under the SS signals introduces impedance mismatches and increases electrical emissions. The following
figure shows a solid ground plain under the SuperSpeed signal.
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Figure 21. Solid Ground Plain under the SuperSpeed Signal
SS trace
Signal layer
Ground layer

Differential SS pair trace lengths should be matched within 0.12 mm (5 mils). The HS D+ and D– signal trace
lengths should be matched within 1.25 mm (50 mils). Adjustment for HS signals should be made near the
receptacle, if necessary. Adjustments for SS Rx signals should be made near the USB 3.0 receptacle, while
adjustments for SS Tx signals should be made near the device, if necessary. An example for length matching for
the SuperSpeed signal is shown in the following figure.
Figure 22. SuperSpeed Signal Length Matching
USB 3.0
Receptacle
Rx lines
Tx lines
USB 3.0
device

The number of layers on the PCB should be at least four. Use a solid reference power plane to maintain
90 Ω differential impedance.

When two pairs of USB traces cross each other in different layers, a ground layer should run all the way between
the two USB signal layers as illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 23. Ground Insertion
Top signal
layer
SS traces on
top layer
Crossing
SS traces
on inner
layer
Ground layer
b/w signal
layers
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
If signal routing must be changed to another layer, continuous grounding must be maintained to ensure uniform
impedance throughout. To achieve this, ground vias should be placed next to signal vias as shown in Figure 23.
The distance between the signal and ground vias should be at least 40 mils.
Figure 24. Ground Vias
Differential impedance
should be maintained
at 90 ohms in these
sections
Ground vias
Distance between each
via should be about 40
mils (center to center)
These four sections should
be routed as a single ended
trace. The impedance of
each individual trace should
be maintained at 45 ohms.

SS signal vias
Maintain constant trace width in differential pairs to avoid impedance mismatches.
Figure 25. Differential Pairs Placements
Table 9 defines the recommended parameters mentioned in the previous figure.
Table 9. USB Traces Specification

S
Intra pair spacing
8 mils
W
Trace width
12 mils
g
Minimum gap between
trace and other planes
20 mils
Avoid stubs on all USB lines. If pads are needed on the lines for probing purposes, they should not extend out of
the trace in the form of a stub. An illustration is shown in Figure 26.
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Figure 26. Probing Pads Placement
Probe pads
Recommended
Not recommended

Stubs
Void for vias on the SS signal lines should be common for the differential pair. Having a common void, as shown
in the following figure, maintains better impedance matching in comparison to separate vias.
Figure 27. Void VIAS Placement For SS Traces
Void in plane
for vias
Distance between each
via pair should be about
40 mils.
Cypress recommends that, when using a Type B receptacle (through a hole receptacle), you must connect the USB
signal lines to the receptacle pins on the opposite layer of where the receptacle is placed (see Figure 28 and Figure
29). For example, if the Type B receptacle is placed on the top layer, the signal lines should connect to the receptacle
pins on the bottom layer. This prevents the unnecessary stubs due to the USB receptacle pins. A diagram of the
recommended layout versus the stub producing layout is illustrated in Figure 30 and Figure 31 respectively.
Figure 28. Standard-B Receptacle Placement
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Figure 29. Standard-B Receptacle Layout
Figure 30. USB Signals Connected on the Opposite Side of the Standard Type-B USB Receptacle
USB3.0
receptacle
Top layer
2nd layer
3rd layer
Bottom layer
USB signal trace
PCB cross-section view: The USB3.0
receptacle through hole pin acts as a
part of the signal trace, thus
eliminating the possibility of a stub
on the signal line.
USB3.0
receptacle
through hole pin
Figure 31. USB Signals Connected on the Same Side of the Standard Type-B USB Receptacle
USB3.0
receptacle
USB signal trace
Top layer
2nd layer
3rd layer
Bottom layer
PCB cross section view: The
USB3.0 receptacle through hole
pin acts a stub to the USB signal
trace
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

Connect the “shield” pins on the USB 3.0 receptacle to ground through an inductor for AC isolation.
On the USB signal lines, use as few bends as possible. Avoid 90-degree bends. If bends are necessary, use 45
degrees or rounded (curved) bends as illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 32. USB Signal Bends
Not recommended
Recommended
Recommended

To avoid crosstalk, do not place the differential pairs close to other differential pairs, clock signals, or any other
high-speed signals.

The following four images (Figure 33 through Figure 36) show an example of routing the USB signals from the
device to the receptacle.
The SS_Rx signals are routed on the top layer while the SS_Tx signals are routed on the bottom layer. The SS_Rx
signals come out of the device in 2.5 mils width because of the small pitch of the Benicia device. After the device area
is cleared, the trace width increases to 11 mils. The SS_Tx signal traces come out of the device on the bottom layer
in 2.5 mils width. After the device area is cleared, the width increases to 11 mils. The SS_Tx signals finally route back
to the top layer (same layer as the USB 3.0 receptacle) through vias. The D+ and D- signals are shown in Figure 35.
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The following table shows the trace width recommendations for optimal signal routing.
Table 10. USB Traces Specification
Trace Width
Air Gap
Inside package area
2.5 mils
2.5 mils
Outside package area
11 mils on top, 4.25
mils in inner layers
9 mils on top, 10.75 mils
in inner layers
Figure 33. USB Signals Layout Example
Figure 34. USB Signals Layout Example
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Figure 35. USB Signals Layout Example
Figure 36. USB Signals Layout Example
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Appendix A – PCB Layout Tips
There are many classic techniques for designing PCBs for low noise and EMC. Some of the techniques are as
follows:

Multiple layers: Although they are more expensive, it is best to use a multi-layer PCB with separate layers
dedicated to the VSS and VDD supplies. This gives good decoupling and shielding effects. Separate fills on these
layers should be provided for VSSA, VSSD, VDDA, and VDDD.
To reduce cost, a 2-layer or even a single-layer PCB can be used. In that case, you must have a good layout for
all VSS and VDD.

Component Position: You should separate the different circuits on the PCB according to their electromagnetic
interference (EMI) contribution. This helps to reduce cross-coupling on the PCB. For example, you should
separate noisy high current circuits, low voltage circuits, and digital components.

Ground and Power Supply: There should be a single point for gathering all ground returns. Avoid ground loops
or minimize their surface area. All component-free surfaces of the PCB should be filled with additional grounding
to create a shield, especially when using 2-layer or single-layer PCBs.
The power supply should be close to the ground line to minimize the area of the supply loop. The supply loop can
act as an antenna and can be a major emitter or receiver of EMI.

Decoupling: The standard decoupler for external power is a 100-μF capacitor. Supplementary 0.1-μF capacitors
should be placed as close as possible to the V SS and VDD pins of the device, to reduce high frequency power
supply ripple.
Generally, you should decouple all sensitive or noisy signals to improve electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
performance. Decoupling can be both capacitive and inductive.

Signal Routing: When designing an application, study the following areas closely to improve EMC performance:



Noisy signals (for example, signals with fast edge times)
Sensitive and high-impedance signals
Signals that capture events, such as interrupts and strobe signals
To increase EMC performance, keep the trace lengths as short as possible and isolate the traces with V SS
traces. To avoid crosstalk, do not route them near to or parallel to other noisy and sensitive traces. For more
information, several references are available:


The Circuit Designer's Companion, Second Edition, (EDN Series for Design Engineers) by Tim Williams



Printed Circuits Handbook (McGraw Hill Handbooks), by Clyde Coombs
PCB Design for Real-World EMI Control (The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer
Science), by Bruce R. Archambeault and James Drewniak
EMC and the Printed Circuit Board: Design, Theory, and Layout Made Simple, by Mark I. Montrose
Signal Integrity Issues and Printed Circuit Board Design, by Douglas Brooks
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Document History
Document Title: AN72419 - West Bridge® Benicia™ Hardware Design Guidelines and Schematic Checklist
Document Number: 001-72419
Revision
ECN
Orig. of
Change
Submission
Date
Description of Change
**
3407282
MRKA
10/18/2011
New application note.
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3537155
MRKA
02/28/2012
1.
Added schematic design checklist section; also added ‘Schematic Checklist’
to the title.
2.
Changed U3TXVDDQ and U3RXVDDQ decoupling cap values to 22 µF.
3.
Added P-port interface guidelines.
4.
Changed heading of Benicia package section to ‘Benicia Device Package
Dimensions.’
*B
3794475
ROSM
11/26/2012
Added Power block diagram
Changed the VBUS min to 4.0 V
Replaced the “F” symbol in the Booting section with High-Z
Added Crystal and Clock specification and added a list of compatible crystals
Added Inrush Consideration and Power Supply Design section
Added decoupling cap placement sample
Added values for termination resistors
Changed the 32.768 kHz clock input to standby mode support
Added ESD part number and placement example
Updated the loading capacitance requirements for the external USB 3.0 ESD
Added the location of USB3.0 Polarity Inversion section in the USB 3.0 Spec
Added LLP interface I2C, SPI/UART, I2S Consideration
Added Appendix A.
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08/06/2015
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