Lee, > What I show in my class is that guard traces are always LC networks that > resonate at some frequency and can and do turn into bandpass filters > at some > frequencies. I demonstrate this will actual failed circuits. > > This is exactly why Mike Conn and myself recommend stitching guard traces to ground at random intervals across the length. The average spacing of the via sites should be 1/10 of the wavelength of the fast signal frequency or equivalent risetime that will be present on this trace. These stitch vias to ground will eliminate the problems which you have alluded to. They are backed by extremely good analytical and experimental science. Best regards, Scott -- Scott McMorrow Teraspeed Consulting Group LLC 2926 SE Yamhill St. Portland, OR 97214 (503) 239-5536 http://www.teraspeed.com -- Scott McMorrow Teraspeed Consulting Group LLC 2926 SE Yamhill St. Portland, OR 97214 (503) 239-5536 http://www.teraspeed.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu