Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1, Table 2N - creepage

2016-04-19 Thread Ted Eckert
At one point in my career, I works for a start-up company that designed and manufactured industrial electronics. Since it was a small company, I got to handle field service calls as well as my normal tasks as a design engineer. This let me see a lot of electronics exposed to harsh conditions. Te

Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1, Table 2N - creepage

2016-04-19 Thread Joe Randolph
Hi Ralph: I have also wondered why solder resist could not help qualify for a lower pollution degree. I agree that solder resist is usually pretty good stuff and I have not seen it come off without abrasion or overheating. While most solder resist is screened on and may not have a well-contro

Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1, Table 2N - creepage

2016-04-19 Thread Brian O'Connell
Power conversion equipment companies have traditionally been very conservative with PCB material ratings. Over the last 25+ years, have noticed significant variability in the mechanical, chemical, and electrical properties of resist for PCBs used in power conversion equipment, all from reputable

Re: [PSES] IEC60950-1, Table 2N - creepage

2016-04-19 Thread McDiarmid, Ralph
I have long wondered why solder resist on a PCB cannot be used to reduce pollution degree and therefore creepage distance. Ever try to scrap it off? I am sure that all product standards today, assume bare FR4 material with no coating (no solder resist). I know that IEC60664 calls out a bunch

[PSES] Next IEEE UK and Ireland EMC Chapter meeting 5 May

2016-04-19 Thread Brian Jones
Everyone Our next EMC Chapter meeting will be held on 5 May 201 at the University of York. This is an opportunity to hear from universities about their latest research work in electromagnetic compatibility related matters, to question and comment on that work, and to hear of common problems that