Hi SI Experts, We have an existing design in which I have been asked to study the possibility of depopulating a part of the circuit (for cost reasons). This will leave a trace about 6" long, open at both ends. The trace is part of the analog circuit, and there are no high-speed signals near the trace. My main concern is that since the trace is adjacent to the Power plane, it will pick up noise and then radiate it at its resonant frequency with unpredictable results. Even if I terminate it at the two ends, it may only alter the frequency of resonance. I would like to know: 1) Will there be any noise/EMI issue if I leave the trace as is. 2) What will happen if the trace is shielded, and 3) Will it help if I add pads for resistors to terminate the trace at both ends. 4) Is there any possibility of simulating the trace behavior. I will really appreciate the feedback. Regards, Ravinder Server PCB Development Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Email: Ravinder.Ajmani@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 FAQ wiki page is located at: http://si-list.org/wiki/wiki.pl?Si-List_FAQ List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.org 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