Re: [PEDA] Voltage standoff of FR4

2002-03-18 Thread Brad Velander
Sean, the standard answer from IPC for general purpose (Epoxy E-glass) FR4 (is there such a thing today?)is 39,400 Volts/mm (approx. 62,500V at 0.062). This is derived from a test using 0.125mm and they warn that it should not be considered linear for high voltage applications with

Re: [PEDA] Voltage standoff of FR4

2002-03-18 Thread Brian Sherer
A useful guideline is to look to the various standards for conductor spacing to yeild a safe voltage standoff. A reasonable minimum of 8mm for 2500V standoff between conductors on the same side of the board will give you a good chance to avoid tracking or arcing along the surface due to normal

Re: [PEDA] Voltage standoff of FR4

2002-03-18 Thread Frank Gilley
Sean, I would also like to point out that there is some derating for frequency, although I don't have a reference for what the factor is. High voltage is not very well behaved at high frequencies, and you'll need to avoid sharp corners at all costs. I have personally seen less than 50kV @