Jon Bertrand wrote: > > <edited> > > >many engineers have implemented segmented, gapped > >and/or narrow width ground plane geometries in > >mutli-layer PCB designs. > > > Does this work? Gaps in the return plane? I've been too chicken to > try this. I'd guess it could lead to major problems. > > > >The objective of the presentation is to review the > >results of recent research and experiments to explore and > >develop a better understanding of the inductance, common mode > >voltage, and the fundamental mechanisms responsible for > >radiated EMI from the PCB introduced by ground plane > >geometries. > > > Will there be any paper published on this - how do I get a > copy? > > > Thanks, > > Jon Bertrand > [email protected]
I agree Jon. Currents circulating around gaps in any sheet can create a pretty good slot antenna. ******************************************************* Doug McKean [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------- The comments and opinions stated herein are mine alone, and do not reflect those of my employer. ------------------------------------------------------- *******************************************************
