Extraction of the frequency-dependent characteristic impedance of transmission lines using TDR measurements

Woopoung Kim, M. Swaminathan, Y. L. Li

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Abstract

This paper discusses a method for measuring the frequency-dependent characteristic impedance of transmission lines using time domain reflectometry (TDR) measurements with an open, short and load calibration. Conventional characterization methods using a network analyzer require precise information on the structure of the transmission line to extract the characteristic impedance, which can be cumbersome. In TDR measurements, the effect of the load can be removed using time windowing, which can reduce the error in the measurements. The results of TDR measurements have been compared with those of a network analyzer to quantify the measurement error. Both a low pass filter and a PCB microstrip line have been characterized using this method.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of 3rd Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC 2000
EditorsCharles Lee, Kok Chuan Toh, Thiam Beng Lim
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages191-197
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)0780366441
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Event3rd Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC 2000 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: Dec 5 2000Dec 7 2000

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Electronic Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC
Volume2000-January

Conference

Conference3rd Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC 2000
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period12/5/0012/7/00

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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