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IMPEDANCE
CONTROLLED PCB

Ensuring signal integrity for high-speed design and RF applications. We provide precise impedance control solutions to meet your most demanding design requirements.

Precise Calculation & Simulation
Using advanced impedance calculation software and field solvers
±10% or Better Tolerance Control
Key indicator of our technical capabilities
Extensive Material Experience
Including FR-4, Rogers, Isola, Taconic and more
100% Impedance Test Verification
Providing test reports for your peace of mind

What is Impedance Control? Why is it so important?

Simple Definition

In high-speed PCBs, impedance is the resistance that signals encounter when propagating through transmission lines. When impedance is discontinuous, it causes signal reflections, distortion, and timing issues.

Vivid Analogy

Think of transmission lines on a PCB as water pipes, and signals as water flow. Impedance is like the diameter and smoothness of the pipe. If the pipe has uneven thickness (impedance variations), the water flow will create turbulence and reflections (signal distortion).

Ideal square wave signal with good impedance matching
Perfect Signal Transmission

Ideal square wave signal on well-matched transmission lines

Distorted signal with ringing, overshoot, undershoot
Signal Distortion

Signal reflections and distortion caused by impedance mismatch

Ensure Signal Integrity

Maintain waveform quality of high-speed digital signals during transmission, avoiding signal reflections and crosstalk

Reduce Electromagnetic Interference

Good impedance control reduces unnecessary electromagnetic radiation and improves system EMC performance

Improve Product Yield

Stable impedance control ensures consistency and reliability in mass production

Ensure High-Speed Stable Operation

In high-frequency applications, precise impedance control is the foundation for stable system operation

Our Impedance Control Capabilities & Services

Impedance Control Types

  • Single-ended impedance control
  • Differential impedance control
  • Common mode impedance control
  • Multi-layer impedance control

Control Accuracy

  • Typical tolerance ±10%
  • Support stricter ±7%
  • Special requirements up to ±5%
  • Detailed test reports provided

Supported Transmission Line Structures

  • Surface Microstrip
  • Embedded Microstrip
  • Symmetric Stripline
  • Asymmetric Stripline
  • Coplanar Waveguide

Impedance Range & Tools

  • Impedance range: 25Ω to 120Ω
  • Polar Instruments Si9000
  • Altium Designer impedance calculation
  • CST Studio Suite simulation

How We Achieve Precise Impedance Control

1
Front-end Engineering Analysis
Using your stackup information and impedance requirements, precise calculations through professional software to determine target line width
2
Material Selection & Management
Based on your requirements (loss, frequency), recommend and procure suitable core and prepreg materials
3
Process Control
Line width compensation, strict alignment, lamination control to ensure precise dielectric thickness
4
Final Verification
TDR testing, 100% or sampling test, providing detailed impedance test reports

Your Role - How to Collaborate Successfully

What You Need to Provide
  • Complete PCB stackup structure
  • Target impedance values and reference layers
  • Tolerance requirements
  • Identification of impedance lines in Gerber files
  • Application frequency range and performance requirements
Support We Can Provide
  • Free impedance model review: Check if your stackup structure is reasonable
  • Free impedance calculation service: We can calculate for you if you don't have tools
  • Material selection advice: Recommend the most suitable high-frequency materials
  • DFM optimization suggestions: Ensure design manufacturability
  • Detailed test reports and certification documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When should I consider impedance control in the design phase?
A: It must be considered when determining circuit architecture and preliminary layout - the earlier the better. Impedance control needs to be planned during stackup design and routing planning stages to avoid cost and time losses from later modifications.
Q: Can impedance control be done on PCBs of all layer counts?
A: Yes, from 4 layers to 20+ layers, but the more layers, the greater the challenge for inner layer impedance control. We have extensive experience with multi-layer impedance control and can handle complex stackup structures.
Q: How much will impedance control increase cost and lead time?
A: Due to stricter process control and additional testing requirements, there will be some cost increase, typically 10-20%, but it's crucial for high-speed design success. Lead time may be slightly extended by 1-2 days for test verification.
Q: What high-frequency materials do you use?
A: We are proficient with Rogers (RO4000C, RO3000 series), Isola (FR408HR, I-Speed), Taconic and other series materials. We can recommend the most suitable materials based on your frequency requirements and budget.
Q: How do you ensure impedance control consistency?
A: We ensure impedance consistency for each batch through strict process control, precise material management, professional test equipment, and comprehensive quality systems. Detailed test data is provided for each batch.

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Upload your stackup structure files, and our engineers will provide you with free professional review, including manufacturability analysis, cost optimization suggestions, and impedance calculation services.
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