17948854. MICROSTRIP DELAY MATCHING USING PRINTED DIELECTRIC MATERIAL simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)

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MICROSTRIP DELAY MATCHING USING PRINTED DIELECTRIC MATERIAL

Organization Name

Dell Products L.P.

Inventor(s)

Bhyrav Mutnury of Austin TX (US)

Timothy M. Lambert of Austin TX (US)

Sandor Farkas of Round Rock TX (US)

MICROSTRIP DELAY MATCHING USING PRINTED DIELECTRIC MATERIAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17948854 titled 'MICROSTRIP DELAY MATCHING USING PRINTED DIELECTRIC MATERIAL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a printed circuit board with microstrip circuit traces and patterned dielectric material to delay signals.

  • The printed circuit board includes first and second microstrip circuit traces on its outer surface.
  • A patterned dielectric material is applied over a portion of the first microstrip circuit trace to delay the signal carried by it.
  • The second microstrip circuit trace, adjacent to the first, carries a different signal and is longer in length.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in high-speed communication systems, radar systems, and other electronic devices where signal timing is critical.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in managing signal timing and reducing interference between different signals on the circuit board.

Benefits

The use of patterned dielectric material allows for precise control over signal delay, improving overall performance and reliability of the circuit board.

Potential Commercial Applications

This technology could be valuable in the telecommunications industry, aerospace sector, and in the development of advanced electronic devices.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of impedance matching techniques in circuit design to control signal timing and reduce interference.

Unanswered Questions

How does the patterned dielectric material affect signal propagation speed on the circuit board?

The abstract mentions that the dielectric material is used to delay the signal, but it does not provide details on the mechanism behind this delay.

What are the specific characteristics of the first and second signals carried by the microstrip circuit traces?

The abstract mentions that the first and second signals are carried by the microstrip circuit traces, but it does not specify the frequency, voltage, or other characteristics of these signals.


Original Abstract Submitted

A printed circuit board includes a first and second microstrip circuit traces formed on an outer surface of the printed circuit board, and a patterned dielectric material applied over a first length of the first microstrip circuit trace. The first microstrip circuit trace has a first length and carries a first signal. The second microstrip circuit trace is adjacent to the first microstrip circuit trace, has a second length longer than the first length, and carries a second signal. The patterned dielectric material is provided over a portion of the first length to delay the first signal relative to the second signal.