[SI-LIST] Re: Differential pairs commom mode impedance
- From: Scott McMorrow <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Alvaro alkschbirs <alvaro.alkschbirs@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:55:20 -0500
Pros
wider traces
better control of differential and common mode impedance
lower loss
Cons
more space required
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On 11/9/2010 3:41 PM, Alvaro alkschbirs wrote:
> Thank you Scott and Steve,
> But, What is the benefict to use loosely coupled pairs?
> When I need to use it? when I have common mode terminations?
>
>
> Rgds,
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 6:02 PM, steve weir<weirsi@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> It's basically telling you to use loosely coupled pairs where each line has
>> a single ended impedance of 50 Ohms. For zero line to line coupling: Zcm>
>> Zse /2, and Zdiff = Zse*2.
>>
>> Steve.
>>
>>
>> Alvaro alkschbirs wrote:
>>
>>> Hi gurus,
>>> I have a question about differential pairs routing.
>>>
>>> The XFP MSA Specifications says:
>>>
>>> "XFI differential reference impedance for driver, *transmission line*, and
>>> receivers are defined as 100 Ohms. XFI common mode reference impedance for
>>> driver, *transmission lines*, and receivers are specified as 25 Ohms."
>>>
>>> I think that it says that my signal need to have both 25ohms commom mode
>>> impedance and 100ohms differential impedace. In pratical terms, I need to
>>> make this traces thinner and more spaced. Thinner traces are more critical
>>> and add too.
>>>
>>> Is this requirement true for any type of 100ohms differential impedance
>>> pair?
>>>
>>> If yes, this requeriment will add some problems to make BGA fanouts
>>> without
>>> route the pairs separately by other pins fanout vias.
>>>
>>> Why I need control common mode impedance?
>>> How critical is this requirement?
>>> Is 30 ohms commom mode impedance acceptable?
>>>
>>> I will appreciate your help!
>>> Rgds,
>>> Álvaro
>>>
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