[SI-LIST] Re: Gigabit Ethernet signal on Flex PCB

  • From: steve weir <weirsi@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:08:57 -0700

A homogenous path in flex should not present any unusual issues.

Steve.
On 10/5/2011 11:19 AM, Manojkumar Chidambaram - ERS, HCL Tech wrote:
> Hi Sreve,
>
> In my case the flex is going to carry the signals after the Magnetics. So 
> Flex will be the complete physical path for Ethernet signal.
>
> Thanks,
> Manoj
>
>
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> How you design the etch depends on which end you place your magnetics.
> Mode conversion will be a consideration to your geometry choices if the flex 
> is on the ingress/egress side of the magnetics.
>
> Steve.
> On 10/4/2011 3:37 PM, Manojkumar Chidambaram - ERS, HCL Tech wrote:
>> Dear Experts,
>> For one of our product it is required to route the Gigabit Ethernet signal 
>> in a 3 layer (S-G-S) stiffened flex PCB board of length 5 inch (Audio and 
>> other control signals also sharing the same flex).
>>
>> As I could see that the, IEEE802.3 specifically suggest an Ethernet
>> Physical cable for Gigabit Ethernet; So I would like to know,
>>
>>
>> 1.       Will there be any significant impact on signal quality if I take 
>> these signal with a Flex PCB physical medium?
>>
>> 2.       Do I need to pay attention on any other special requirement to 
>> route Gigabit Ethernet signal in the Flex PCB when compared to other high 
>> speed Flex PCB?
>>
>> Please share your experience, and important SI / EMI aspect I need to look 
>> for this.
>>
>>
>> Thanks and Regards
>> Manojkumar Chidambaram
>>
>>
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