Radiofrequency (rf) circuits with mitagated surface roughness and corresponding systems and methods

Abstract

An electrical component includes at least one conducting trace configured for conducting radiofrequency (RF) signals. The at least one conducting trace has a broadband conductive material applied onto one or more specific locations along the at least one conducting trace. In certain embodiments, the one or more specific locations are locations detected or anticipated to have surface roughness. In certain embodiments, the presence of the broadband conductive material improves the signal integrity of RF signals conducted along the conducting trace (compared to if the broadband conductive material was not present). Certain embodiments provide methods for fabricating such electrical components.

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