Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 95, Issue 74

2012-06-22 Thread Adam
I'm learning a bunch here about filters and pcb techniques. Got one question that I'm hoping somebody could help me out with: Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:39:01 + From: John Lofgren jlofg...@lsr.com One thing we have found that helps, though, is voiding the ground underneath the inductor.

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 95, Issue 74

2012-06-22 Thread John Lofgren
Yes, Adam, you're correct. In RF board layouts it's usually good practice to not allow ground fill under most components on the copper layer where the component is mounted. Some specific exceptions exist for filters, amplifiers, etc. where the copper is needed for lowering the ground