Abstract:
A method uses time-domain reflectometry to measure a signal reflection delay in a conductive trace formed on a specific passive printed circuit board, and uses the measured signal reflection delay as an index into a table storing a predetermined association between signal reflection delay and passive printed circuit board manufacturing information, wherein the table includes a plurality of predetermined signal reflection delay values, and wherein each of the predetermined signal reflection delay values is associated with unique passive printed circuit board manufacturing information. During manufacturing of the passive printed circuit board, a hole is drilled through the passive printed circuit board so that the hole intersects with the conductive trace and divides the conductive trace into a proximal segment extending from the connector to the hole and a distal segment that is electrically isolated from the proximal segment by the hole.
Abstract:
A flexible circuit board includes: an insulative substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a microstrip line having a first signal line formed on the first surface and a first ground pattern formed on the second surface and located in an area opposite to the first signal line; a coplanar line having a second signal line formed on the first surface, and second ground patterns that are formed on the first surface and are spaced apart from both sides of the second signal line; a connection line that is formed on the first surface and connects the first signal line and the second signal line together, the connection line having an opening; and third ground patterns formed on the second surface and arranged in areas located at both sides of an area opposite to the connection line including the opening.
Abstract:
Due to size and cost, it becomes advantageous for integrated circuit (IC) manufacturers to use “single-ended” (one signal path per unique information path) high speed signals electrical contact pins (pins transmitting digital information that connect the integrated circuit to a printed circuit board) with a minimum number of surrounding powers and grounds. This lower cost method, however, creates electrical interference and coupling issues known as crosstalk between two adjacent signal paths in the via structure required to electrically connect the integrated circuit to the signal paths in the printed circuit board. Such crosstalk, in turn, increases jitter, degrades timing, and ultimately reduces the maximum operating speed of the circuit (performance). This disclosure presents a structure using micro-plating, micro-drilling and micro-machining methods that isolates adjacent signals by placing a metal barrier that shunts coupling currents to ground. The micro-drilling methods also reduce the length of adjacent signal paths in a specific signal routing and controlled depth drilling sequence.
Abstract:
Unwanted radiation is reduced in a high-frequency signal transmission line that includes a ground conductor provided with an opening that overlaps a signal line. A dielectric element assembly has a relative dielectric constant ∈1 and has a first principal surface and a second principal surface. A signal line is provided in the dielectric element assembly. A ground conductor is provided in the dielectric element assembly and on the first principal surface side with respect to the signal line, faces the signal line, and is provided with an opening that overlaps the signal line. A high dielectric constant layer has a relative dielectric constant ∈2 higher than the relative dielectric constant ∈1 and is provided on the first principal surface so as to overlap the opening.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for fabricating a printed circuit board (PCB) having electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and also having reduced volume over conventional frame-and-shield approaches. Some embodiments include fabricating the PCB by mounting an integrated circuit to the PCB, outlining an area corresponding to the integrated circuit with a number of grounded vias, selectively applying an insulating layer over the PCB such that at least one of the grounded vias are exposed, and selectively applying a conductive layer over the PCB such that the conductive layer covers at least a portion of the integrated circuit and such that the conductive layer is coupled to the at least one of the grounded vias that are exposed.
Abstract:
Shielding of high-frequency circuits is achieved using a simple and inexpensive configuration not using any lid. A high-frequency circuit mounting substrate (20) is disposed, on an underside surface layer of which are disposed high-frequency circuits (21 and 22) and is formed a first grounding conductor that has same electric potential as grounding conductors of the high-frequency circuits and that surrounds the high-frequency circuits. A mother control substrate (3) is disposed, on which the high-frequency circuit mounting substrate (20) is mounted in such a way that the high-frequency circuits are sandwiched therebetween and on which a second grounding conductor is formed in a region facing the high-frequency circuits. Plural first lands are formed on the first grounding conductor of the high-frequency circuit mounting substrate (20) to surround the high-frequency circuits. Plural second lands are formed that are electrically connected to the second grounding conductor at positions on a surface layer of the mother control substrate (3) which face the first lands. Plural solder balls (30G2) are disposed for connecting the first lands and the second lands. The high-frequency circuits are housed in pseudo shielding cavities surrounded by the solder balls (30G2), the grounding conductors of the high-frequency circuits, and the first and second grounding conductors.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a semiconductor component with a chip, especially with a high-frequency switching circuit. The semiconductor component further comprises a metal body on the chip and a supplementary circuit board. The supplementary circuit board is provided on an underside facing away from the metal body for connection with a printed-circuit board by means of reflow soldering.
Abstract:
System and methods for use and fabrication of a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB may include a node and a plurality of rows of vias that may be configured to establish a plurality of current pathways away from the node. The node may be a sensitive node and the plurality of current pathways may reduce leakage current at the node responsive to a signal applied to the node. Each row of the plurality of rows of vias may be offset with respect to adjacent rows of vias in a horizontal plane of the PCB. The PCB may have multiple layers and the node may be on an exterior surface layer or an interior layer. The vias may be mirco-vias, buried-vias, or through-vias.
Abstract:
A method for integrating a component into a printed circuit board includes the following steps: providing two completed printed circuit board elements, which more particularly consist of a plurality of interconnected plies or layers, wherein at least one printed circuit board element has a cutout or depression, arranging the component to be integrated on one of the printed circuit board elements or in the cutout of the at least one printed circuit board element, and connecting the printed circuit board elements with the component being accommodated in the cutout, as a result of which it is possible to obtain secure and reliable accommodation of a component or sensor in a printed circuit board. Furthermore, a printed circuit board of this type comprising an electronic component integrated therein is provided.
Abstract:
An easily bendable high-frequency signal transmission line includes a dielectric body including a protection layer and dielectric sheets laminated on each other, a surface and an undersurface. A signal line is a linear conductor disposed in the dielectric body. A ground conductor is disposed in the dielectric body, faces the signal line via the dielectric sheet, and continuously extends along the signal line. A ground conductor is disposed in the dielectric body, faces the ground conductor via the signal line sandwiched therebetween, and includes a plurality of openings arranged along the signal line. The surface of the dielectric body on the side of the ground conductor with respect to the signal line is in contact with a battery pack.