In message
<64D32EE8B9CBDD44963ACB076A5F6ABB02664E67@Mailbox-Tech.lecotech.local>,
dated Fri, 6 Sep 2013, "Kunde, Brian" <[email protected]> writes:
I have seen spark-gap lay outs on PC boards on I/O connectors; usually
for ESD protection, but not on AC Mains. Is this a bad bad idea or
something worth doing? Pros and Cons? Other suggestions??
I believe it is done - an air-gap is arranged to break down at 6 kV on
230 V mains.
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