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Advantech SOM-Express Design Guide 
68  Chapter 5 Carrier Board Design Guidelines
Figure 5-32 10/100M Ethernet Interconnection 
Figure 5-33 Gigabit Ethernet Interconnection 
5.7.3.3 Critical Dimensions 
There are two critical dimensions that must be considered during the layout phase of 
an Ethernet controller. These dimensions are identified in Figure 5-34 as A and B. 
Distance A: Transformer to RJ-45 (Priority 1). The distance labeled A should be 
given the highest priority in the backplane layout. The distance between the 
transformer module and the RJ-45 connector should be kept to less than 1 inch of 
separation. The following trace characteristics are important and should be observed: 










