The first case investigated had the following parameters: The parameters given above should correspond to a microstrip line with characteristic impedance, Z 0 of 50 Ω. Figure 2 shows the relationship ...

We have all seen Printed Circuit Board (PCB) antennas: those squiggly bits of traces on PCBs connected often to a Bluetooth, WiFi or other wireless communication chip. On modules like for the ESP8266 ...

Microstrip transmission lines are widely used, providing compact and lightweight electronic circuits that are readily adaptable to hybrid and monolithic integrated-circuit (IC) fabrication technology.

Antennas are sensitive to their surroundings. Thus, when there’s an antenna on the PCB, the layout for the design should take the requirements of the antenna into account, as this can make a huge ...

FR4 is FR4, right? For a lot of PCB designs, the answer is yes — the particular characteristics of the substrate material don’t impact your design in any major way. But things get a little weird up in ...

Designing high-speed PCBs. Maintaining signal integrity for faster signal transmission. Reducing crosstalk in high-speed PCBs. Vigorous competition in the electronics market means developers must keep ...