You can Google
PCB trace calculator. probably one of the most common softwares we
use.
Dave
--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Apr 2005 12:58:08 -0000, lcdpublishing
> <lcdpublishing@y...> 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.
>
>
> ST