PCB Signal Propagation Delay Calculator
Calculate signal propagation delay in PCB traces based on dielectric properties.
Calculation Results:
Signal Propagation Delay:
About PCB Signal Propagation Delay Calculator:
This calculator helps determine the time delay a signal experiences while traveling through PCB traces. Understanding propagation delay is crucial for high-speed digital design and signal timing synchronization.
Formula Used:
Propagation Delay is calculated using:
- Propagation Velocity = c/√εr
- Delay = Length/Velocity
- Where:
- c = Speed of light (299,792,458 m/s)
- εr = Dielectric constant
- Length = Trace length
Common Dielectric Constants:
- FR4: εr = 4.2-4.8
- Rogers RO4350B: εr = 3.48
- PTFE (Teflon): εr = 2.1
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