RE: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Robert Johnson
...@majordomo.ieee.org] On Behalf Of drcuthb...@micron.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:55 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: 94V-0 question I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage spec. What plastics are good

Re: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Rich Nute
Hi Dave: I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage spec. What plastics are good for this? Will polycarbonate be suitable and have a 94V-0 rating? With respect to IEC 60950... A plastic material used as an electrical

RE: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread POWELL, DOUG
, use or copying of this message or any of its attachments is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. Title: RE: 94V-0 question Dave, Some interesting comments and discussion so far. Let me comment that I often use insulation

94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread drcuthb...@micron.com
Thanks to all for your sage comments! We will go with 20 mil Nomex. Dave Cuthbert Micron Technology This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/emcs/pstc/ To cancel your

RE: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Peter L. Tarver
Bryan - I know this is nit picking, but Nomex is a brand of aramid paper (a nonwoven polyester) and is not vulcanized fiber. I agree that it's an excellent insulating material, especially for high temperature applications, though pricier than other materials equally suited to Dave's particular

RE: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread FastWave
- From: drcuthb...@micron.com [mailto:drcuthb...@micron.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:55 PM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject:94V-0 question I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage spec. What plastics

Re: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread John Woodgate
I read in !emc-pstc that drcuthb...@micron.com wrote (in E6F64B42266D6 54b80a0f7f4b98212a5cf1...@ntxboimbx03.micron.com) about '94V-0 question' on Tue, 12 Aug 2003: I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage spec. What plastics are good

RE: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Cole, Bryan [LBRT/CCC]
...@majordomo.ieee.org Sent: 8/12/03 1:55 PM Subject: 94V-0 question I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage spec. What plastics are good for this? Will polycarbonate be suitable and have a 94V-0 rating? Thanks. Dave Cuthbert Micron

Re: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Arthur Michael
Hello Dave, Nomex paper (sheet stock) will do the trick, I believe. Best regards, Art Michael, Editor, IPSN -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- |http://www.safetylink.com | |

RE: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Peter L. Tarver
Dave - You don't identify the end-product safety standard, but here goes. Not all polymeric materials are created equal, often not even in the same generic family. Any number of key material parameters might change with the formulation of the resin. To be certain you have a material that meets

Re: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Allen Tudor
DuPont Nomex, GE Lexan, and GE Valox From: drcuthb...@micron.com Reply-To: drcuthb...@micron.com To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: 94V-0 question Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 11:55:25 -0600 I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage

RE: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread Brian O'Connell
chassis and PCB so that any bad SFC will not result in failure of subsequent hi-pot. luck, Brian -Original Message- From: drcuthb...@micron.com [ mailto:drcuthb...@micron.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:55 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: 94V-0 question I need

Re: 94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread robert Macy
Kapton comes to mind. - Robert - On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 11:55:25 -0600 drcuthb...@micron.com wrote: I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage spec. What plastics are good for this? Will polycarbonate be suitable and have a

94V-0 question

2003-08-12 Thread drcuthb...@micron.com
I need a sheet of plastic that goes between a PCB and a metal enclosure. This is to make a creepage spec. What plastics are good for this? Will polycarbonate be suitable and have a 94V-0 rating? Thanks. Dave Cuthbert Micron Technology This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product