Abstract:
A complementary mirror image embedded planar resistor architecture is provided. In the architecture, a complementary hollow structure is formed on a ground plane or an electrode plane to minimize the parasitic resistance, so as to efficiently enhance the application frequency. In addition, in some cases, some signal transmission lines pass through the position below the embedded planar resistor, and if there is no shield at all, serious interference or cross talk phenomenon occurs. Therefore, the complementary hollow structure of the ground plane, the electrode plane, or a power layer adjacent to the embedded planar resistor is designed to be a mesh structure, so as to reduce the interference or cross talk phenomenon. In this manner, the whole resistor structure has preferable high frequency electrical characteristic in the circuit.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for a printed circuit board (PCB) for reducing capacitance loading of through-holes. The PCB includes a first electrically conductive via for connecting to the PCB a pin from a connector through a top layer of the PCB. The PCB comprises multiple layers that are electrically isolated from the first electrically conductive via. In addition, the connector provides an electrical signal through the pin that is electrically conductive. The PCB includes a second electrically conductive via that is proximate to the first electrically conductive via. The second electrically conductive via is electrically coupled to one of the multiple layers of the PCB. A trace electrically couples the first electrically conductive via to the second electrically conductive via on a bottom layer of the PCB. The trace allows the pin to be electrically coupled to one of the multiple layers of the PCB.
Abstract:
Printed circuit boards for countering signal distortion are disclosed that include: a conductive pathway on a printed circuit board between a transmitter and a receiver, the conductive pathway comprised of traces and vias connected together for conductive transfer of a signal from the transmitter to the receiver; a parasitic element on the printed circuit board, the parasitic element having a parasitic effect that distorts the signal; and one or more passive elements mounted adjacent to the conductive pathway without connecting to the conductive pathway, the passive elements having a corrective effect to reduce the distortion from the parasitic effect on the signal.
Abstract:
A microelectronic device and method of making the microelectronic device is provided. A dielectric substrate having first and second surfaces is provided. A first component, located in the dielectric substrate between the first and second surfaces of the dielectric substrate is formed. The first component includes a first interface and a second interface. A second component located in the dielectric substrate and spaced relative to the first component is formed, and a first low permittivity material is formed having a predetermined thickness and a first and second surface, the first surface of the low permittivity material is adjacent to or in contact with a first portion of the first interface of the first component. The first low permittivity material substantially reduces capacitive parasitics of the first component, resulting in a substantially higher characteristic impedance of the first component during operation of the microelectronic device.
Abstract:
An apparatus includes a multi-layer printed circuit board having a first through-hole via for a signal connection and a second through hole via for power/ground connections. The printed circuit includes a transmission line connected to at least one through-hole via. A resistor is connected between the first and second through-hole vias to eliminate a resonance notch and achieve a flat frequency response for insertion loss.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a capacitor includes a first anode terminal exposed from an end portion of a first inner electrode coupled to one side of a dielectric in a predetermined direction, a second anode terminal exposed from the other end portion of the first electrode in the predetermined direction, a first cathode terminal exposed from a predetermined portion of a second inner electrode that is connected to the other side of the dielectric and provided independently of the first electrode, to insides of the exposed portions of the first and second anode terminals, in the predetermined direction, and a second cathode terminal exposed from a part of the predetermined portion of the second electrode which is close to the second anode terminal, to the insides of the exposed portions of the first and second anode terminals, in the predetermined direction, at a predetermined interval from the first cathode terminal.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board (PCB) includes a signal layer, a transmission line on the signal layer, a drill hole penetrating the signal layer, and a pad on the signal layer encircling the drill hole, wherein the pad includes an annular region and at least a port extending out from the annular region to connect with the transmission line.
Abstract:
A substrate assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a flat substrate having oppositely disposed planar surfaces and a conductor. The conductor is formed on at least one of the planar surfaces and defines a conductor plane. The structure further includes an oversized-in-diameter anti-pad formed through the substrate layer and the conductor layer. The anti-pad further includes a spacer formed substantially coplanar with the conductor plane.
Abstract:
A data processing system including a control chip, a central processing unit and a printed circuit board is provided. In the data processing system, the printed circuit board not only supports the control chip and the central processing unit, but also serves as an interface for transferring signals between the control chip and the central processing unit. Critical signals can be transmitted from the central processing unit to the control chip via the printed circuit with a better return path.
Abstract:
A dual-sided circuit board module designed for an operating position that is not perpendicular to a system motherboard will be coupled to the motherboard by leads having at least two different lengths. Because leads of differing lengths have differing associated inductance, the operating characteristics of the leads and therefore the devices coupled to the leads will differ. In order to improve the operating characteristics of the module, integrated circuit packages are selected based on the inductive (and possibly other) qualities of the leads to which the respective packages are coupled. In one embodiment, leads having a larger inductance are coupled to integrated circuit (IC) packages having a smaller inductance and vice versa, which allows the inductive characteristics of the various components of the module to have more closely matching inductive characteristics than would otherwise be possible.