USB 3.1 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Hardware Design - Phil's Lab #174

Schematic, PCB design, and testing of a custom USB 3.1 SuperSpeed to Gigabit Ethernet adapter based on the Microchip LAN7800. Covers high-speed differential routing, controlled impedance, and more Altium.
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LAN7800 Datasheet: https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/LAN7800-Data-Sheet-DS00001992G.pdf
LAN7800 HW Design Checklist: https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/aemDocuments/documents/UNG/ProductDocuments/DesignChecklist/LAN7800-HW-Design-Checklist-00003446.pdf

[TIMESTAMPS]
00:00 Intro

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05:13 Schematic
18:41 PCB Overview, Stack-up, and Controlled Impedance
22:46 PCB Layout and Routing

33:14 Configuring OTP/EEPROM
38:18 Speed Test

39:59 Outro