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NTIA Report TR-98-344

Analysis and Calculations of the Ground Plane Inductance Associated with a Printed Circuit Board

November 1997

Christopher L. Holloway and Edward F. Kuester

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Abstract: A knowledge of the net inductance of the ground plane can aid in the analysis and investigation of printed circuit board emissions. In this report, we present a method, based on the concept of partial inductance, to determine the net inductance of the ground plane associated with a microstrip line. This method is based on a previously derived expression for the current density on the ground plane. We show calculations for the net, self-partial, and mutual-partial inductance of the ground plane for various trace geometries of practical interest. We also illustrate how the classical transmis¬sion line inductance of a microstrip line can be obtained from the concept of partial inductance. Comparisons to different experimental results are also given.

Keywords: net inductance; partial inductance; ground plane inductance; common-mode emissions; microstrip line inductance; printed circuit board emission

Disclaimer: Certain commercial equipment, components, and software are identified in this report to specify adequately the technical aspects of the reported results. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, nor does it imply that the equipment or software identified is necessarily the best available for the particular application or uses.

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For technical information concerning this report, contact:
Roger Dalke, Electronics Engineer
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences
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