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Microstrip Crosstalk Calculator: Does Length of Parallel Routes Mean Net Length or Track Width?

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Topic summary

The discussion clarifies the meaning of the "Length of Parallel Routes" parameter in the eeweb microstrip crosstalk calculator. It refers to the length of the PCB track segment where two signals run parallel at a consistent spacing, not the total net length or the track width. The spacing between the tracks is denoted by "S," while "L" is the length over which this spacing is maintained. For accurate crosstalk calculation, the track should be divided into segments with uniform spacing, and crosstalk values calculated separately for each segment. This distinction is important for minimizing noise coupling on high-speed SPI signals, such as the SCLK line operating at up to 80 MHz in a design using the W5200 Ethernet module. Additional references include SPI layout guidelines from Cypress and an EDN article on PCB signal coupling.
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