Multi-layer circuit substrate having orthogonal grid ground and power planes
US6184477A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/09681
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-layer circuit substrate is designed to ensure uniform impedance characteristics for signal conductors even when such conductors are installed at a high density. The device consists of a plurality of planar insulating layers laminated together. In one embodiment a first insulating layer bears a first ground plane formed as an orthogonal grid. A second insulating layer, laminated to the first layer, bears a first set of signal wiring, the traces of which are disposed parallel to one of the orthogonal axes of the ground plane. A third insulating layer, laminated to the second layer, bears either a second ground plane formed as an orthogonal grid or a power plane formed as an orthogonal grid. A fourth insulating layer, laminated to the third layer, bears a second set of signal wiring, the traces of which are disposed parallel to the other orthogonal axis of the first ground plane. The first and second sets of signal wiring are in electrical communication by means of conductors normal to the surface of the device. A fifth insulating layer, laminated to the fourth layer, bears either a second or third ground plane formed as an orthogonal grid. Line widths of the various conductor…
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