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Reference slots for signal traces

US7110263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2004
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/09727
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a signal layer including a first and second signal trace. The apparatus also comprises a first reference plane including a first slot substantially parallel to the first and second signal traces. Further, the apparatus includes a dielectric layer having at least a portion disposed between the signal layer and the first reference plane.

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