Abstract:
A high frequency coax transmission line structure is configured with a stripped semi-rigid cable (no shield). The stripped cable is inserted lengthwise into a metallized grounded slot formed in a printed wiring board. The dielectric barrel of the stripped cable contacts each of the elongated side and bottom walls of the slot. An exposed portion of center conductor at each end of the cable lays tangent on a corresponding one of connection points (at each end of the slot). The structure reduces loss for long transmission line lengths, and fixes the mounting depth and routing for a consistent transition. Inductive compensation can be provided at the connections point at each end of the slot to mitigate transition discontinuity.
Abstract:
A high frequency coax via structure is configured with a stripped semi-rigid cable (no shield), and an inductive compensation loop to mitigate transition discontinuity between that via structure's center conductor and the pad to which the center conductor is connected. The performance of top-to-bottom microwave transitions at high frequencies (e.g., 1 to 12 GHz) for such boards is enhanced. A non-metallized via hole embodiment that is configured with surrounding ground vias provides a greater degree of compensation for connection pads associated with greater capacitance (such as those coupled to a component).
Abstract:
Methods for forming a metal shield on a printed circuit board (10) include depositing a first layer of metal (41) on a substrate (22) of the printed circuit board (10), depositing a first layer of dielectric material (42) on the first layer of metal (41), printing one or more circuits (21, 21′) on the first dielectric layer (42), depositing a second layer of dielectric material (43) over the one or more printed circuits (21, 21′), forming a trench-like opening (44) in the two layers of dielectric material (42, 43) surrounding the one or more printed circuits (21, 21′) so that the metal of the first layer (41) is exposed by the trench-like opening (44), depositing a second layer of metal (27) on the second layer of dielectric material (43) such that the second layer of metal (27) plates the trench-like opening (44) and makes electrical contact with the first metal layer (41).
Abstract:
A carrier for a semiconductor component is provided having passive components integrated in its substrate. The passive components include decoupling components, such as capacitors and resistors. A set of connections is integrated to provide a close electrical proximity to the supported components.
Abstract:
A plurality of conductors are deposited on a layer of dielectric that is positioned above a first ground shield. A mound of dielectric is then deposited over each conductor. Thereafter, a second ground shield is deposited over the mounds of dielectric. Quasi-coax transmission lines are thereby formed. The conductors deposited “under” the mounds of dielectric may be deposited at a greater density than conductors encapsulated “within” mounds of dielectric. Additional shielding of the conductors may be provided, for example, by coupling the first and second ground shields by means of conductive vias in the layer of dielectric.
Abstract:
A multilayer wiring substrate for a semiconductor having a rectangular coaxial wiring structure and a method of fabrication thereof are disclosed, in which a wiring substrate of high density, and free of crosstalk, can be fabricated by press work using a die. A semiconductor wiring substrate comprises an insulating base substrate (2), a first metal layer (3) formed on the base substrate, a plurality of signal patterns (30) formed on the first metal layer through a dielectric layer (5), a second metal layer (36) formed on the signal patterns through a dielectric layer (31), and metal vias (29, 37) for partitioning the adjacent signal patterns (30) through a dielectric layer. The die is used to form the signal patterns and the vias.
Abstract:
An electronic apparatus comprises a function module having a multilayer wiring unit including a first signal wiring corresponding to an internal layer wiring, a first signal via, a first reference potential wiring, a first signal pad to which the first signal wiring is connected through the first signal via, a first reference potential pad that surrounds the periphery of the first signal pad and to which the first reference potential wiring is connected, and a first reference potential connected to the first reference potential pad; a inultilayer circuit board; a first conductor; and a second conductor.
Abstract:
A method for connecting a plurality of coaxial cables to a printed circuit board in a compact connector. The method generally comprises the steps of stripping the coaxial cables, bonding the coaxial cable to a flexible carrier, positioning the coaxial cables over traces of a printed circuit board providing pressure such that electrical contact is maintained between the cables and the printed circuit board.
Abstract:
An RF signal transition includes a channelized microstrip transmission structure, and a coplanar wave guide structure in electrical communication with the channelized microstrip transmission structure. A caged troughline transition structure is in electrical communication with the coplanar wave guide structure. A caged coaxial transmission structure is in electrical communication with the troughline transition structure. The signal transition may be embedded in a flexible printed wiring board structure with a circulator for a conformal antenna structure.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for connecting a plurality of coaxial cables to a printed circuit board in a compact connector. The apparatus is generally comprised of a flexible carrier, means for attaching the cable to the flexible carrier, a conductive base plate and a rigid beam providing pressure such that the electrical contact between the coaxial cable and the printed circuit board is maintained. The method generally comprises the steps of stripping the coaxial cables, bonding the coaxial cable to a flexible carrier, positioning the coaxial cables over traces of a printed circuit board providing pressure such that electrical contact is maintained between the cables and the printed circuit board.