Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus and method for improving coupling across plane discontinuities on circuit boards. A circuit board includes a discontinuity, e.g., a split, slot, or cutout, formed on a voltage reference plane. A conductive layer overlies the discontinuity. The conductive layer has a first portion connected to the underlying reference plane and a second portion spanning the discontinuity. The first portion is connected to the reference plane using a slot or vias. And the conductive layer has a third portion extending over the reference plane but remaining disconnected from it. The conductive layer might be graphite or carbon black.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for the multi-level coding for communication for computer bus data transfers are described. An input signal and delayed versions of the input are combined to create an encoded output signal. An input signal and delayed versions of the output are combined to create a decoded output signal.