IEEE P370/D8, Jul 2020
IEEE Draft Standard for Electrical Characterization of Printed Circuit Board and Related Interconnects at Frequencies up to 50GHz.
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IEEE P370/D8, Jul 2020 is an IEEE draft standard focused on the electrical characterization of printed circuit boards and related interconnects at frequencies up to 50 GHz. It is relevant to high-speed signal integrity work where board materials, interconnect behavior, and measurement consistency can affect design outcomes. For engineers working in components, circuits, devices, and electromagnetic applications, this draft provides technical direction for evaluating performance in demanding broadband environments.
About IEEE P370/D8, Jul 2020
IEEE P370/D8, Jul 2020 addresses how printed circuit boards and connected interconnect structures may be characterized electrically when operation extends into very high-frequency ranges. Its draft status indicates work in progress on methods and requirements intended to improve consistency in measurement and analysis. The standard is closely tied to practical issues such as transmission behavior, signal integrity, and the interpretation of broadband interconnect performance. As a technical document, it supports more reliable comparison of results across engineering teams and test setups.
Where is IEEE P370/D8, Jul 2020 used?
This standard is typically used in PCB design, validation, and laboratory measurement workflows where interconnect behavior must be understood up to 50 GHz. It is relevant to high-speed digital boards, RF and microwave assemblies, and other electronics that depend on controlled electrical performance across traces, vias, connectors, and related structures. IEEE P370/D8, Jul 2020 is especially useful when teams need a common basis for characterizing boards during development, model correlation, or test review.
Importance in practice
In practice, IEEE P370/D8, Jul 2020 helps reduce ambiguity in how electrical performance is assessed for printed circuit boards and interconnects. That matters when designers, test engineers, and procurement teams need results that can be compared with confidence. Clear characterization practices can improve design control, support compliance efforts, and lower the risk of performance errors at high frequencies. For organizations working near the limits of signal integrity, the standard can provide a more disciplined basis for testing and technical review.
- PCB electrical characterization up to 50 GHz
- Related interconnect measurement and analysis
- High-frequency signal integrity workflows
- Broadband test and validation reference
- Draft technical guidance for engineering teams
- Publication Date: 2020
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- New Version Available: P370 (2020)
- This Version: P370 (2020)
- Previous Version: P370 (2020)
- Previous Version: P370 (2019)
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