Abstract:
In one implementation, a multilayered printed circuit board is configured to redirect current distribution. The current may be distributed by steering, blocking, or otherwise manipulating current flows. The multilayered printed circuit board includes at least one power plane layer. The power plane layer does not distribute current evenly. Instead, the power plane layer includes multiple patterns with different resistances. The patterns may include a hatching pattern, a grid pattern, a directional pattern, a slot, a void, or a continuous pattern. The pattern is a predetermined spatial variation such that current flows in a first area differently than current flows in a second area.
Abstract:
Provided is a printed circuit board 100 capable of increasing an inductance value of a power pattern and a ground pattern while keeping a low electric resistance value of the power pattern and the ground pattern. The printed circuit board includes a printed wiring board 101 including: a power layer 113 having a power pattern 131 formed therein; and a ground layer 112 having a ground pattern 121 formed therein. On the printed wiring board, an LSI 102 as a semiconductor device and an LSI 104 as a power supply member are mounted. The ground pattern has a first ground region R that overlaps the power pattern as viewed from the direction perpendicular to the surface of the printed wiring board. In the first ground region, at least one defect portion 122 is formed. In the first ground region, the defect portion forms a region 121a that is narrower than the power pattern.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board (500a-d) is disclosed. The printed circuit board comprises a substrate (200) having a top surface (202) and a bottom surface (203). A ground plane (228) is on the bottom surface. A signal trace (212c) is on the top surface along a first direction. At least two isolated power planes (208,210) are on the top surface adjacent to opposite sides of the signal trace, respectively. A conductive connection (330) along a second direction couples to the two power planes, across the signal trace without electrically connecting to the signal trace, wherein the signal trace doesn't directly pass over any split of the ground plane.
Abstract:
The present invention is a specially designed PCB (11) thatallows XFP compliant transceiver modules and EMI gaskets to be used in a manner specified in the XFP standard and results in an integrated solution that is compliant with the XFP standard. Various geometric features are incorporated into the PCB to achieve improvements that in combination result in an integrated solution meeting the XFP standard. Some of these improved features include: specific thickness of prepreg and other layering of the PCB, specific spacing, dimensions and weights for certain components of the PCB, an opening on the first layer XFP cage ground shield (20) connecting to the EMI gasket, guard ground traces (27) in the second layer (25) surrounding the differential pair signal traces (26), openings (32) in the copper of the third layer (31) beneath the XFP cage ground shield and XFP connector pads (12), and ground vias (14) at the XFP connector and PHY connector pads (15).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a wiring member including: a copper foil layer having a smooth surface with a surface roughness Rz of 2 µm or less; a noise suppressing layer containing a metallic material or a conductive ceramic and having a thickness of 5 to 200 nm; and an insulating resin layer provided between the smooth surface of the copper foil layer and the noise suppressing layer, and also relates to a printed wiring board equipped with the wiring member. Moreover, the present invention relates to a noise suppressing structure including: a first conductive layer; a second conductive layer; a noise suppressing layer provided between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, the noise suppressing layer being to be electromagnetically-coupled with the first conductive layer, the noise suppressing layer comprising a metallic material or a conductive ceramic, and the noise suppressing layer having a thickness of 5 to 300 nm; a first insulating layer provided between the first conductive layer and the noise suppressing layer; and a second insulating layer provided between the second conductive layer and the noise suppressing layer; wherein the noise suppressing structure has: a region (I) in which the noise suppressing layer and the first conductive layer face each other; and a region (II) in which the noise suppressing layer and the first conductive layer do not face each other but the noise suppressing layer and the second conductive layer face each other, the regions (I) and (II) neighboring each other.
Abstract:
A system, apparatus, and method are provided for using a PCB component as an antenna to allow for RFID communication in the UHF band. The present invention enables supply chain management of a PCB and products containing the PCB by enabling tracking of a PCB at the assembly level such that at each production stage of the board production it is known exactly where the product is and what is its present state of test. One embodiment uses an existing ground plane of a PCB, splitting the ground plane of all the layers of the PCB, allowing for a dipole structure that provides an adequate received energy level to power the circuit to the 'on' state thereby allowing RFID/Electronic Product Code transactions. In alternative embodiments, existing or added traces are used in place of the split ground plane as an antenna for the RFID IC. The supply chain management can employ a dedicated RFID interrogator that is connected to an IT network and allows for bill of materials to be fulfilled in an automated fashion throughout the assembly of the PCB. The manufacturer of the end product can also use the RFID IC in an own end product item level supply management system that includes inventory, shipments, and returns.