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Calculation of characteristic Impedance of parallel lines.
The following formula is used to calculate the impedance of two parallel lines.

Zo = 276/sqrt(K) x  Log( 2S/d )

where:- S is the centre to centre Spacing of the conductors in mm,
d is the diameter of the conductors in mm
and K is the relative permittivity or dielectric constant of the insulation.

For pvc insulated twin cable use 2.5 as the permittivity K.
Use 1 for Air spaced.

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  S (spacing between wires in mm)   (mm) inch
  d (diameter of conductor in mm)  (mm) inch
  K (dielectric constant)  

Zo (Impedance)    Ohms 
  Velocity factor = 1/Sqrt(K)  
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Page Last updated 08-04-2011