Hi all, I am doing HFSS simulation to compare performance of a 12Gbps 60mils connector (Press fit type) through hole via with all ground stitching with and without back drilling. Signal vias are only back drilled for 20mils which means I restricted via stub to 40mils to facilitate press fit connection. Results show that there were no significant difference in the insertion loss at low frequencies for 60mils and 40mils via stub. But at higher frequencies beyond 10GHz, 40mils stub has more loss than 60mils stub. I was under the impression that less stub is always better for less loss performance. But, the results weren't that way and I am not sure where I am missing although I am sure about the simulation setup. Can you provide your thoughts on this? Regards, Balaji ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 forum is accessible at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu