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Method for forming a circuit board via structure for high speed signaling

US7992297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2010
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49167
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment of the invention comprises an improved method for making a via structure for use in a printed circuit board (PCB). The via allows for the passage of a signal from one signal plane to another in the (PCB), and in so doing transgresses the power and ground planes between the signal plane. To minimize EM disturbance between the power and ground planes, signal loss due to signal return current, and via-to-via coupling, the via is shielded within two concentric cylinders, each coupled to one of the power and ground planes.

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