PCB Thermals
2004-06-24 by Phil
As I understand it, thermals are meant to make soldering/desoldering easier by decreasing the flow of heat away from the joint. Is this the only reason for thermals? Phil
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PCB Thermals
Re: PCB Thermals
2004-06-24 by gregben
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote: > As I understand it, thermals are meant to make s oldering/desoldering > easier by decreasing the flow of heat away from the joint. Is this > the only reason for thermals? > > Phil Yes, strictly to reduce thermal conductivity so as to allow the use of hand soldering irons and less/no preheat on wave-soldered boards.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB Thermals
2004-06-24 by Leon Heller
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From: "Phil" <phil1960us@...> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:14 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB Thermals > As I understand it, thermals are meant to make soldering/desoldering > easier by decreasing the flow of heat away from the joint. Is this > the only reason for thermals? That's basically what they are used for, usually on large copper areas like poured copper and power/ground planes. There isn't much point in using them on home-made PCBs. I keep forgetting to turn them off on my PCBs and they make the board look untidy when hand soldering, as there is no solder mask. Leon