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Quick Reference For Conductor WidthsTable 1
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Notes : 1. The design chart has been prepared as an aid in estimating temperature rises (above ambient) vs. current for various cross sectional areas of etched copper conductors. It is assumed that, for normal design, conditions prevail where the conductor surface area is relatively small compared to the adjacent free panel area. The curves as prsented include a nominal 10% derating (on current basis) to allow for normal variations in etching techniques, copper thickness, conductor width estimates, and cross sectional area. 2. Additional derating of 15% (current wise) is suggested under the following conditions: (a) For panel thickness of 0.8 mm (1/32 in) or less (b) For conductor thickness of 108 um (3 oz/ft 2r) or thicker 3. For general use the permissible temperature rise is defined as the difference between the ambient temperature and the maximum sustained operating temperature of the assembly. 4. For single conductor applications the chart may be used directly for determining conductor thickness, cross sectional area, and current-carrying capacity for various temperature rises. 5. For groups of similar parallel conductors, if closely spaced, the temperature rise may be found by using an equivalent cross section and an equivalent current. The equivalent cross section is equal to the sum of the cross section of the parallel conductors, and the equivalent current is the sum of the currents in the conductors. 6. The effect of heating due to attachment of power dissipating parts is not included. 7. The conductor thickness in the design chart do not include conductor overplating with metals other than copper. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||