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where to connect shield of USB?

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Where do I have to connect shield pins of USB connector at PCB?
Should it be connected to GND pin of digital ICs on PCB?
 

Connect it to gnd of your board through a fuse, especially if your board is powered with a smps power supply. However, make sure that both your pc and your board smps are properly grounded.
 

take a look at these PCB Design Recommendations from Cypress.
They isolate signal and shield ground:
**broken link removed**

Mik
 

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