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Re: PC current? (fwd)



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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:33:37 -0800 (PST)
From: davep@xxxxxxxx
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: PC current? (fwd)


> Given the 'standard' PC board construction:
     8)>>

> 1.  how does one calculate the max current a trace will handle?...I'd
> guess..equiv. to round dia?...but don't know about the board influence.
     Board influence minimal.  I'd guess there is a definitive answer,
     there must be 'design rules', likely on the web.  Its been years
     since i was involved.

> 2.  what is max RF voltage -  2 to 30 Mc - it can see?
     Corona Effects Limit, traces being thin, even if wide.

     best
      dwp