Abstract:
A printed circuit board (PCB) may be provided. The PCB may comprise a first electrically conductive layer comprising a first signal layer. Also, the PCB may comprise a second electrically conductive layer comprising a second signal layer or a plane layer associated with the first signal layer. The PCB may further comprise a waveguide layer disposed between the first electrically conductive layer and adjacent the second electrically conductive layer. The waveguide layer may transmit optical signals and function as a dielectric between the first electrically conductive layer and the second electrically conductive layer.