Impedance Calculator, Coplanar or non-coplanar

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2024-06-14 07:06 AM
Dear JLCPCB Engineer,
Some of my PCB designs involve high-frequency signals and require traces with specific characteristic impedance, usually 50 ohms. I noticed that JLCPCB provides an Impedance Calculator. For most of my designs, I use:
- Double layers
- Standard thickness of 1.6mm and 1 oz copper
- Both bottom and top layers poured with ground plane
I understand that:
- If the signal trace is on the top layer with a ground plane on the bottom layer, I should use the "non-coplanar single-ended" calculator.
- If the signal trace and ground plane are on the same layer, with no ground plane on the other layer, I should use the "coplanar single-ended" calculator.
However, if I use ground planes on both layers, which calculator should I use?
Attached are pictures from the JLCPCB calculator and my illustration for reference.
I appreciate your assistance.
Regards,
Mula