Texas Instruments provides a recommended PCB layout guide in the application note SLVA883, which includes guidelines for signal routing, power supply decoupling, and thermal management.
The TS2PCIE412RUAR can be configured for PCIe Gen 3 or Gen 4 operation through the use of external resistors on the RXEQ and TXEQ pins. Refer to the device datasheet and the PCIe specification for more information.
The TS2PCIE412RUAR supports cable lengths up to 7 meters at PCIe Gen 3 speeds and up to 3 meters at PCIe Gen 4 speeds, assuming a high-quality cable with minimal signal attenuation.
Texas Instruments provides a signal integrity troubleshooting guide in the application note SLVA884, which includes tips for identifying and resolving common signal integrity issues such as jitter, noise, and signal attenuation.
The power consumption of the TS2PCIE412RUAR varies depending on the operating mode. Refer to the device datasheet for detailed power consumption specifications, and use the TI Power Estimator tool to estimate power consumption in your specific application.