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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] guidlines for trace thickness & current?

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2005-04-20

On Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:58:08 -0000, lcdpublishing
<lcdpublishing@...> wrote:

>
> Hi Group,
> Are there any guidelines as to the relationship between trace
> thickness (width, I guess) and the current it can handle?
> I know that copper clad boards come in different weights of copper, so
> I suspect that with a higher weight, you can get more current in a
> narrower trace.
> In an industry loaded with specs and datasheets, I am hoping there is
> some sort of guide somewhere on this.
> TIA
> Chris


In the links section, folder design rules, i have put a link a while ago.


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