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Çeyiz Tekcan (ARGE - VESTMAN) <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 5 Apr 2000 09:08:28 +0300
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Where can I find European creepage distance specs?

> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 10:35 PM
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> Subject:      Re: [DC] about using slits for voltage isolation
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> In a nutshell, clearances are direct-line thru-the-air distances.  These
> would be unaffected by slits (I call them slots) in the PCB.  However,
> creepages are along the surface of the PCB and the slots do effectively
> increase your creepage distance.  I have often and successfully used slots
>
> for meeting European creepage distance specs, particularly when using
> 300-mil
> pitch optocouplers on hi-voltage circuits.

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