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Re: component spacing for HV

Original poster: "Paul Benham" <paulb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Justin,

So far I have used 3 millimeters per kV on FR4 and not had a problem.
Maximum voltage I have been working at is about 6kV.

Thanks,

Paul.

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From: "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 12:34 AM
Subject: component spacing for HV


> Original poster: Just Justin <rocketfuel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> Greetings,
>
> I'm designing my full wave bridge using many 1N5408 diodes
> and I was wondering if a formula exists to help me determine
> minimum component spacing for a given voltage.
>
> I'm aiming for about 500V on each diode, but I'd probably
> like to design for 1kV to be safe when it comes to spacing.
>
> Of course there is the risk of drawing an arc if the diodes
> are too close to one another, but are there any other factors
> that I should be considering?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Justin
>
>
>
>
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