Impedance-Calculator

With the Multi-CB impedance calculator, you can calculate the approximate impedance dimensioning of your PCB / high frequency circuit board. These are pure estimates to obtain a guideline. The surface finish is neglected. For exact impedance calculation, we recommend the software from Polar Instruments.

With our cost-free defined layer buildups , you can directly use our layout examples for impedances and save yourself the impedance calculation.

Caution: The results are only for approximation and rough estimation, the final values and the corresponding layer construction have to be calculated by us. Compliance with the impedance values is measured and logged by Multi-CB (impedance control).

Instructions: Please select the value to be determined - this turns red and is calculated instantly. You can then adjust the other parameters according to your needs.

Surface Microstrip

PCB impedance Impedanz Surface Microstrip
Formula Restrictions:.
w
μm
Track width
t Cu
μm
Track height
h
μm
Isolation height
Er
Dielectric constant
(FR4 - Standard: 4,3)
Z0
Impdedance ca.
 

Coated Microstrip

PCB impedance Impedanz Coated Microstrip
Formula Restrictions:.
w
μm
Track width
t Cu
μm
Track height
h
μm
Isolation height
Ereff
Reference value for SS
 
Z0
Impdedance ca.
 

Edge-Coupled Surface Microstrip

PCB impedance Impedanz Edge-Coupled Surface Microstrip
Formula Restrictions:.
Formula Restrictions:.
s
μm
Track space
w
μm
Track width
t Cu
μm
Track height
h
μm
Isolation height
Er
Dielectric constant
(FR4 - Standard: 4,3)
Z0
Impdedance ca.
ZDiff
Impdedance diff.
 

Edge-Coupled Stripline (symmetrical)

PCB impedance Impedanz Edge-Coupled Stripline (symmetrical)
Formula Restrictions:.
Formula Restrictions:.
s
μm
Track space
w
μm
Track width
t Cu
μm
Track height
h
μm
Isolation height
Er
Dielectric constant
(FR4 - Standard: 4,3)
Z0
Impdedance ca.
ZDiff
Impdedance diff.

Calculation tip for defined Z0 as well as ZDiff

If, in addition to a differential impedance (ZDiff), you also need a defined Z0, proceed as follows:

  1. Calculate Z0 as normal Microstrip, until you get the desired value, e.g. 50Ω.
  2. Apply the values to the differential calculation, e.g. Edge-Coupled Microstrip.
  3. Z0 now meets your requirements. Adjust the distance "s" until ZDiff meets your requirements, e.g. 90Ω.

Example:

Calculate PCB impedance (example)