Differential signaling inherently rejects common-mode noise, but only if symmetry is absolute.
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Tight coupling keeps the traces close together, offering better noise immunity but making impedance highly sensitive to manufacturing tolerances. Loose coupling reduces trace width constraints but requires more board real estate.
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Ensure strict length matching (within a few mils) to prevent phase skew. Loose coupling reduces trace width constraints but requires
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Differential signaling relies on the voltage delta between two closely coupled traces to reject common-mode noise.
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