Patent · US Expired

Suspended stripline structures to reduce skin effect and dielectric loss to provide low loss transmission of signals with high data rates or high frequencies

US6603376B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2000
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/09727
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A technique for improving signal reach and signal integrity when using high bit rates or high signal frequencies is provided. A multi-layer substrate comprises a conductor having a continuous main path and discrete spaced edges protruding from opposing edges of the continuous main path. A first spacer layer is disposed on a first side of the conductor, the first a spacer layer having an air channel substantially coextensive with the continuous main path and a solid portion overlapping with the discrete spaced edges. A second spacer layer is disposed on a second side of the conductor, the second spacer layer having an air channel substantially coextensive with the continuous main path of the conductor and a solid portion overlapping with the discrete spaced edges.

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