7: Characteristic Impedance of the RF
Input Line
We used the AppCAD tool to simulate 50 Ω impedance for the RF PCB layout.
Table 7-1: Antenna Matching
Figure 7-1: Dimensions
Note that:
For multi-layer layouts, you can place a ground layer in the second layer to minimize
the trace width in a specific PCB (such as FR4) and impedance.
For impedance calculation, there is free software available to calculate the trace width
or impedance. Once such software package is:
Rev 4.0 Jul.20
RF Line Width (W)
PCB FR4
Thickness
10 mils
5.6 mils
45
Dielectric
Copper Thickness
Parameters
per ounce
4.6
1.4 mils
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