Why not just use a surface mount fuse? Cheers, Tom -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Butcher, Bob Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 9:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [PEDA] How do I design a fusible link into a PCB?
I want to add a narrow circuit trace to a PCB design to act as a fuse. It should operate with 1 Amp of current continuously and open if the current exceeds a higher value (2-5 Amp). This project is very cost sensitive and a 15 cent fuse may be too much. I have the guidelines for conductor heating vs cross section, and it appears the conductor would need to be less than 10 mils wide on a 1 Oz copper board. Does anyone have experience with this subject? Bob Butcher [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum To Post messages: mailto:[email protected] Unsubscribe and Other Options: http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ____________________________________________________________ You are subscribed to the PEDA discussion forum To Post messages: mailto:[email protected] Unsubscribe and Other Options: http://techservinc.com/mailman/listinfo/peda_techservinc.com Browse or Search Old Archives (2001-2004): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Browse or Search Current Archives (2004-Current): http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
