I think you're asking a very valid question - one which I've answered before. In my case, I found that the crosstalk induced on the adjacent layer of a dual stripline was approximately twice that of traces on the same layer. But, that was for a very specific set of laminate and trace thicknesses, etc. (which I won't go into). Unfortunately, it's complicated enough (so many variables) that it doesn't lend itself to any "rule of thumb". An analysis using a field solver really is required to compare your specific topologies. =20 I'm also afraid that an SI engineer without access to a good 2-D field solver (including crosstalk analysis) is going to be extremely limited in providing data for a substantial portion (if not the majority) of the "what-if" questions they will be asked.=20 P.S. You get my vote for "Subject heading of the year"! It made me grin every time I saw it... Disclaimer: The content of this message is my personal opinion only and although I am an employee of Intel, the statements I make here in no way represent Intel's position on the issue, nor am I authorized to speak on behalf of Intel on this matter. Jeff Loyer -----Original Message----- From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jack Olson Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:57 AM To: Ken Cantrell Cc: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [SI-LIST] Re: Routing Parallel vs. Paralell Okay, I have used up more than my fair share of "the resources" here, (so I will go back to "lurker mode" for awhile) but I just wanted to thank everyone for all the help. With the gentle guidance of a few kind souls I realize that I was having a total bonehead brain freeze yesterday, but I just couldn't grasp it. It all started when I had an engineer obsessing over a few short layer- to-layer overlaps, and then I started teasing him about being more concerned with the little overlaps and totally ignoring long parallel runs. THEN I started wondering if I was missing something, so I came here. Thanks you all for responding, I really appreciate it. Jack (aka "the not-so-new guy who still regularly feels like the new guy") -=3D-=3D-=3D- On 9/14/06, Ken Cantrell <Ken.Cantrell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Jack, > As Steve pointed out a field solver is required for that type of analysis. > From a MATH viewpoint, coupled line theory is not simple, and the > equations > are relatively inaccurate at today's geometries. Two texts that explain > the > math are > Analysis of Multiconductor Transmision Lines, Clayton Paul > Networks and Devices Using Planar Transmissions Lines, Franco Di Paola > Ken > > -----Original Message----- > From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jack Olson > Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:30 AM > To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [SI-LIST] Routing Parallel vs. Paralell > > > I got a MATH question I don't know how to solve... > I want to know the difference between running traces > parallel on the same layer (side by side) compared > to running them on different layers right on top of > each other (broadside). > > I know won't be a simple answer, > so I will provide a simple example: > > Say I am using 6mil traces with 6mil clearances on > layers that are 6mil apart using half ounce copper > (which is nearly .6mils) and both layers are internal. > > What distance can I route side by side and get the > same coupling as if I had routed them broadside? > > So I want a simple thing to remember that says > something like, "traces routed 1 inch in parallel will > couple the same amount as traces routed .2 inches > broadside (layer to layer) > > Does anyone know how to make my rule-of-thumb? > and if I change to 1oz copper, will the rule double? > > onward thru the fog, > Jack > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: =20 //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 =20 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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