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Re: guidlines for trace thickness & current?

2005-04-22 by Dave Mucha

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

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