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Using the Differential Calculator9 Q$ \* X. D- ~. `+ _
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Use the Differential Calculator to perform what-if scenarios to determine what combinations of line width and primary gap values can help you obtain a particular differential impedance. The calculator is available from the Electrical CSet- and Net worksheets.% K6 M7 j8 s, M: z
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6 ~) e1 M1 U( C& _4 E \You can perform calculations only for edge-coupled differential pairs on a selected ETCH/CONDUCTOR layer and account for material, thickness, electrical conductivity, dielectric constant, loss tangent, and shield." N2 j, a9 q) d) R4 f
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Layer name
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Indicates the ETCH/CONDUCTOR layer for which you are running the calculation. By default, the TOP/SURFACE layer appears.
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Differential impedance
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4 S) ^8 y p9 g gSpecifies the impedance of the differential pair. Calculated for a pair of lines having the specified Line width and Primary gap on the layer.
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Indicates the impedance of one line of etch on the selected layer.+ P" s6 S/ h r3 I
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Changing this value automatically recalculates the Line width field. Each time the Line width field in this calculator changes--either when you directly modify it or when you select it to be recalculated--this value is recalculated, too.
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Specifies the minimum width of each line of the differential pair. Changing this value automatically recalculates the Single-line impedance field. And changing the Single-line impedance field automatically recalculates this value.
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Indicates the ideal edge-to-edge spacing between the pair that should be maintained for the entire length of the pair.
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