Because it is the law - that is, Paschen's Law. to quote Brother Grim, "Bwa-ha-ha-ha"
Brian From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Petrie, Craig D Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 4:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Creepage/Clearance and Altitude Hello, Can anyone tell me the link between creepage/clearance and altitude? Why do these values need increased at greater altitudes? Regards Craig Craig D. Petrie Product Safety Engineer - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
