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In this video we explore RF engineering and circuit design basics by measuring the impedance of traces (transmission lines) using a VNA. We explore how changing the width of the trace impacts impedance. We also dig into via stub resonance and how to fix it with back drilling.

0:00 Why impedance matters for PCBs 1:51 S-Parameter measurements with a VNA 2:38 How PCB trace / transmission line width impacts impedance 5:16 How PCB stackup impacts transmission line / trace impedance 7:39 Getting a transmission line with 50 ohm impedance 10:41 Keysight World Live from the Lab! 11:54 Exploring via stub resonance and PCB backdrilling 13:36 How liquid nitrogen impacts PCB impedance 15:43 accidentally lighting a PCB on fire and watching the impedance change

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