Forumlae for delay in pair-wise twisted single conductors for frequencies>10MHz

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Calculating the delay of impulses in twisted single conductors at frequencies above 10 MHz requires consideration of propagation velocity, loss versus frequency, and dispersion. Traditional formulas may not apply due to the high frequency of the signals, necessitating caution to avoid common pitfalls. The specific characteristics of the cables, including insulator type, shape, and size, significantly impact the results. Users are encouraged to provide details about the cables and distances involved for more tailored advice. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurately assessing pulse delays in high-frequency applications.
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I would like to know if anyone knows any good formulas for calculating the delay of impulses in single conductors twisted around each other when the period of the impulses is 1μs and the pulses are 20ns long.

Some of the usual relations are no longer applicable in this case due to the very high frequency, so I am fishing for some tips and some warnings about all the pits you can fall into facing a problem like this.

Thanks
 
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freddyfish said:
I would like to know if anyone knows any good formulas for calculating the delay of impulses in single conductors twisted around each other when the period of the impulses is 1μs and the pulses are 20ns long.

Some of the usual relations are no longer applicable in this case due to the very high frequency, so I am fishing for some tips and some warnings about all the pits you can fall into facing a problem like this.

Thanks

The main things to look in the cable specs are are the propagation velocity, the loss versus frequency, and the dispersion. What specific cables are you looking at?
 
What distance!

And what insulator, shape, size...

Depending on that, you can receive a delayed pulse, or more often, a thing hard to recognize, because of dispersion.
 
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