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How does Resistance of the metal lines vary with increasing thickness and increasing length?

siliconvlsiBy siliconvlsiJune 24, 2023Updated:May 17, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Resistance to the Metal

The resistance of metal lines in a circuit decreases with increasing thickness and increases with increasing length. Thicker metal lines offer lower resistance paths for the current, while longer metal lines introduce additional resistance. The resistance of metal lines in a circuit varies with both increasing thickness and increasing length. Let’s examine how these factors affect resistance:

Increasing Thickness

As the thickness of the metal lines increases, the resistance decreases. This is because thicker metal lines have a larger cross-sectional area through which the current flows. According to the formula for resistance (R = ρ * L / A), where ρ represents the resistivity, L represents the length, and A represents the cross-sectional area, an increase in A leads to a decrease in resistance. Thicker metal lines provide a lower resistance path for the current, resulting in reduced voltage drops and improved signal integrity.

Increasing Length

On the other hand, as the length of the metal lines increases, the resistance also increases. Longer metal lines offer a greater path for the current to travel, resulting in higher resistance. According to the resistance formula, an increase in L leads to an increase in resistance. Longer metal lines introduce additional resistance, causing larger voltage drops and potentially degrading signal quality.

 

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