Characteristic impedance control structure

Abstract

A characteristic impedance control structure includes a first and a second transmission line, a ground pattern and a ground component. The first transmission line and the ground pattern extend along a plane. The ground pattern is spaced from the first transmission line by a first distance. The second transmission line extends along a direction and electrically connects to the first transmission line. An angle between the direction and the plane is greater than zero. The second transmission line has an outer diameter. The ground component extends along the direction and is electrically connected to the ground pattern. The ground component is next to and spaced from the second transmission line by a second distance. The ground component has a length along the direction. The first distance is less than or equal to twice the length. The second distance is less than or equal to five times the outer diameter.

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