Optimization of RPCs read-out panel with electromagnetic simulation

TL;DR

This paper uses electromagnetic simulation to optimize RPC read-out panels, aiming to improve signal integrity and reduce crosstalk as RPC performance upgrades are implemented.

Contribution

It introduces a simulation-based approach to design and analyze new RPC read-out panels, including innovative decoupling strip configurations.

Findings

Decoupling strip connected through characteristic impedance reduces crosstalk.

Simulated panel designs show improved signal integrity.

Electromagnetic simulation effectively guides panel optimization.

Abstract

With the upgrade of the RPCs [1]-[2] and the increase of its performances, the study and the optimization of the read-out panel is necessary in order to maintain the signal integrity and to reduce the intrinsic crosstalk. Through Electromagnetic Simulation, performed with CST Studio Suite, new panels design are tested and their crosstalk property are studied. The behavior of different type of panel is shown, in particular a panel with the decoupling strip connected through their characteristic impedance to the ground plane is simulated.