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Anne,
Comparitive Tracking Index (CTI} is by definition the voltage at which 50
drops of a 0.1% solution of ammonium chloride causes failure (ASTM D-3638).
The CTI is used to compare the performance of insulating materials, against
the formation of carbonneous tracks on the surface, under wet contaminated
conditions. From this value a material can be assigned a Perfomance Level
Catergorie (PLC)per UL 746A. In which 175> is at least a PLC 3. From this
you can go to EN 60 950?? to determine your minimum spacing at a given
voltage. I had to read through all the specs for a customer shipping
product to the U.K. Believe you don't want to read them. To me, the
procedure seems as flakey as a 3 $ bill. Even though there is a huge range
among like materials most fr4 runs from 200-400 volts. See your material
supplier or the materials yellow card under UL QMTS2.
Good luck and hope this helps.
Robert E. Welch
Process Specialist
Waytec Electronics Corp.
Phone 804-237-6391 ext. 138
Fax 804-237-3048
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Anne Ledger
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 1999 10:21 AM
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> Subject: [TN] Comparative Tracking Index?
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> Good Morning TechNet,
>
> I have a fabrication drawing with a note with the following note.
>
> Material: .062 laminated glass (woven fabric) base, epoxy resin, Flame
> retardent, FR4.
> copper clad 2 oz./sq ft. Laminate must be certified to
> have a minimum comparative
> tracking index of 175. Microsection demonstrating
> compliance with copper weight,
> dielectric spacing, line width and use of CTI 175 or
> better material shall be shipped
> with each lot.
>
> I am at a loss on the CTI 175 stuff. I have reviewed IPC 4101 and don't
> find a reference. I have
> placed a call to our material supplier but no response yet. The TechNet
> seems much faster.
> Can anyone provide me with a clue? Thanks in advance for the help.
>
> Anne Ledger
> EMDS, Inc.
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