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RF/Microwave PCB Design & Layout Guide

by Licky Li

RF/Microwave PCB Design & Layout Guide

What Are RF and Microwave PCBs? RF and microwave PCBs operate on signals in the megahertz to gigahertz frequency ranges (very low frequency to extr...
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Simple RF PCB Layout Tips

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Simple RF PCB Layout Tips

Some illustrated RF PCB layout tips     1. No RF layout can be perfect It is not your fault if your antenna does not perform ...
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RF PCB Design Basics

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RF PCB Design Basics

What is the purpose of the golden ring around the PCB, often seen on RF designs, like this? I suppose it is used as some kind of shield. But, what...
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The Importance of RF Chip Inductors

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The Importance of RF Chip Inductors

RF chip inductors are specifically designed to be integrated on semiconductor substrates using thin-film or microfabrication techniques. These ind...
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Radiofrequency (RF) PCB Guidelines

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Radiofrequency (RF) PCB Guidelines

RF Transmission Lines  A large number of Maxim’s RF segments require controlled impedance transmission lines that will move RF capacity to (or fro...
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RF/Microwave PCB Design & Layout Guide

by Licky Li

RF/Microwave PCB Design & Layout Guide

What Are RF and Microwave PCBs? RF and microwave PCBs operate on signals in the megahertz to gigahertz frequency ranges (very low frequency to extr...
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5 TIPS on designing RF PCBS

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5 TIPS on designing RF PCBS

Rule One: Use Four Layers It’s not obligatory to use 4 layers in RF design, “you can do 2-layer design but you better start reading” Michael said. ...
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7 Factors that Impact RF PCB Design

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7 Factors that Impact RF PCB Design

An RF PCB design is a bit different from a conventional board. What makes it distinct are parameters like impedance matching, type of traces (prefe...
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Mastering RF PCB Design

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Mastering RF PCB Design

Key Principles Of RF PCB Design Impedance Control  A critical aspect of RF PCB design is impedance control. The impedance of transmission lines ...
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RF PCB Design Considerations for the Internet of Things

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RF PCB Design Considerations for the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things has increased the demand for good RF PCB design. This technology comes with an increased demand for RF PCB materials, layout...
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How to Select the Right RF PCB Material

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How to Select the Right RF PCB Material

FR4 FR4 PCB material is a popular choice among electronic component manufacturers. However, it has a variety of drawbacks, including poor fire resi...
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Features Of RF PCB

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Features Of RF PCB

The manufacture of an RF (Radio-Frequency) printed circuit board is processed by using highly-equipped machines like; Plasma etches machinery to en...
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