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At 0.010" spacing, the 1000V potential drop for 1 minute test should not be
performed in a humid
environment (above 70% RH) or on boards which have been stored in a humid
environment. There
is the potential for a subsurface failure mechanism, conductive anodic
filament (CAF) formation to
occur. This failure mechanism was first reported on for unprocessed FR-4
boards in 1976 by
AT&T Bell Labs.
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>From: TCGE34A
>To: technet
>Subject: HI pot between surface features.
>Date: Wednesday, February 07, 1996 5:37AM
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>-- [ From: Doug Jeffery * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] --
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>Recently, I have been questioned about the use of a high pot test
>between two adjacent surface conductors. What is the formula or rule
>for potential between adjacent conductors in air..uncoated, (no
>soldermask or confromal coat)?
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>Do the same rules apply as between two parrellel planes internal in the
>board?
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>Should I expect an .010" space to provide a withstanding voltage of
>1000 volts for 1 min.?
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>Given the surface must be free of ionic contaminates...
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>Thanks for the help..
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>Doug Jeffery
>Electrotek
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