PCB Controlled Impedance: What the Fab Actually Controls and What You Assume
Ordering controlled impedance from a PCB fab sets a target. The actual impedance depends on dielectric constant variation, copper weight, and trace width tolerance.
Ordering controlled impedance from a PCB fab sets a target. The actual impedance depends on dielectric constant variation, copper weight, and trace width tolerance.
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- pcb-design
- controlled-impedance
- signal-integrity
- fabrication
- rf
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