BNoise from Contacts
G-8 Conductor Pitch
Noise may be transmitted to the electronic circuit when switching a
load, such as a motor or transistor, that generates a surge at the
contacts. When designing patterns, take the following three points
into consideration.
The conductor pitch on a PCB is determined by the insulation
characteristics between conductors and the environmental
conditions under which the PCB is to be used. Refer to the following
graph. If the PCB must conform to safety organization standards
(such as UL, CSA, or IEC), however, priority must be given to
fulfilling their requirements. Also, multi-layer PCBs can be used as a
means of increasing the conductor pitch.
1. Do not place a signal transmission pattern near the contact
pattern.
2. Shorten the length of patterns that may be sources of noise.
3. Block noise from electronic circuits by means such as
constructing ground patterns.
C High-frequency Patterns
Voltage between Conductors vs. Conductor Pitch
(According to IEC Pub326-3)
3,000
2,000
C
As the manipulated frequency is increased, pattern mutual
interference also increases. Therefore, take noise countermeasures
into consideration when designing high-frequency pattern and land
shapes.
1,000
700
A
500
G-6 Shape of Lands
D
B
300
200
1. The land section should be on the center line of the copper-foil
pattern, so that the soldered fillets become uniform.
100
70
Correct Examples
50
30
20
Incorrect
Examples
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.71.0
2
3
5
10
Conductor pitch (mm)
A = Without coating at altitude of 3,000 m max.
B = Without coating at altitude of 3,000 m or higher but lower than 15,000 m
C = With coating at altitude of 3,000 m max.
D = With coating at altitude of 3,000 m or higher
2. A break in the circular land area will prevent molten solder from
filling holes reserved for components which must be soldered
manually after the automatic soldering of the PCB is complete.
G-9 Securing the PCB
Break in land
0.2 to 0.5 mm
Although the PCB itself is not normally a source of vibration or shock,
it may prolong vibration or shock by resonating with external vibration
or shock. Securely fix the PCB, paying attention to the following
points.
G-7 Pattern Conductor Width and Thickness
The following thicknesses of copper foil are standard: 35 μm and
70 μm. The conductor width is determined by the current flow and
allowable temperature rise. Refer to the chart below as a simple
guideline.
Mounting method
Rack mounting
Process
No gap between rack's guide and PCB
Screw mounting
• Securely tighten screw.
Place heavy components such as Relays on
part of PCB near where screws are to be
used.
Conductor Width and Permissible Current
(According to IEC Pub326-3)
• Attach rubber washers to screws when
mounting components that are affected by
shock (such as audio devices.)
50
100˚C
30
75˚C
50˚C
40˚C
30˚C
20˚C
10˚C
20
10
7
5
3
2
305 /m2
35 μm
0.03 0.050.07 0.1
Cross-sectional area (mm2)
0.3
0.5 0.7 1
7
5
610 /m2
70 μm
3
2
1
0.5
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