PCB-08 · Chapter 10 · PCB Layout, Stack-up & Manufacturing
Trace current and thermal design
How wide must a trace be to carry 5 A? What else limits current on a PCB?
| Level | ● screening |
| Track | General board |
| Really testing | Using IPC-2152 instead of a myth. |
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