Guard trace with periodic structure for reducing common-mode radiation and maintaining signal integrity

Yuho Terai, Yoshitaka Toyota, Kengo Iokibe, Tetsushi Watanabe

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Abstract

The guard trace is effective for suppressing common-mode generation caused by placing a signal trace close to the return edge on a printed circuit board. Our previous studies on the guard trace focused only on a design methodology for reducing common-mode radiation, but the placing guard trace close to the signal line increases crosstalk to deteriorate signal integrity. A guard trace with a periodic structure is therefore proposed for simultaneously reducing common-mode radiation and maintaining signal integrity. Several test boards with different period patterns were evaluated by measurement and full-wave simulation from the viewpoint of transmission coefficient as well as common-mode radiation. As a result, it was found that the guard trace with the periodic structure helps reduce common-mode radiation and maintain signal integrity except for a couple of conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEMC 2014/Tokyo - 2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic CompatibiIity, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages545-548
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9784885522871
Publication statusPublished - Dec 23 2014
Event2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic CompatibiIity, EMC 2014 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: May 12 2014May 16 2014

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
Volume2014-December
ISSN (Print)1077-4076
ISSN (Electronic)2158-1118

Other

Other2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic CompatibiIity, EMC 2014
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period5/12/145/16/14

Keywords

  • common-mode radiation
  • guard trace
  • periodic structure
  • signal integrity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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