Wave transmission lines and networks – Long lines – Strip type
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Jones, Stephen E (Department: 2817)
Wave transmission lines and networks
Long lines
Strip type
C333S246000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07978029
ABSTRACT:
A multiple-layer signal conductor has increased surface area for mitigation of skin effect. Parallel extending elongated strips of conductive material are placed in parallel layers and are separated by a thin layer of dielectric. The elongated strips are conductively connected to one another by regularly spaced vias such that a single signal conductor with multiple conductive layers is formed. During high-speed signaling, the skin effect causes current to concentrate near the surfaces of conductors. The multiple-layer signal conductor, however, has increased surface area with respect to its total cross-sectional area. The effective cross-sectional area which is conductive during high-speed signaling is therefore increased, leading to positive effects on transmission line resistance, heating, signal integrity and signal propagation delay. The multiple-layer signal conductor sees special use on silicon circuit boards and can conduct signals at ten gigahertz or greater for distances of up to five inches without rebuffering or termination.
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Imperium Patent Works
Jones Stephen E
Research Triangle Institute
Spano Joseph S.
Wallace T. Lester
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