Sunday, 19 June 2016

pcb - Differential impedance calculation: reference plane doubt


I'm calculating the width and spacing for my differential signals to meet impedance requirements.


I have downloaded Saturn Impedance Calculator for making calculations.


My pcb stackup has embedded layers that I want to use for differential signals, looks like the next table:



...
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GND Layer 35um
-------------
Core 180um
-------------
Layer 35um
-------------
Prepeg 176um
-------------

Layer 35um
-------------
Core 180um
-------------
PWR layer 35um
-------------
...

So I have two layers there to place differential signals. Now I'm doubting how should I calculate the impedances. I'm unsure if the reference plane would be the GND and the PWR layers.


As an example, If I want to meet the 80Ω diff/ 40Ω single impedances, taking the first inner signal layer,and using the Saturn Edge Coupled asymmetric calculator, the input would be:



H2= 180um
H1= 176um
w = 0.225m
s = 2mm

Saturn calc


But I'm doubting if the Height 1 entered is right, or if I should put the distance to the next reference plane, that is the PWR layer... That distance would be much bigger: 176um + 35um, and would change the impedance.


Anyone knows how should I proceed?


Thanks in advance!!




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