creepage & clearance measurements
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Creepage & ClearanceMeasurements
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Demonstrationfor PCB Carolina 2019
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Creepage Distance
• The shortest distance over surface between two conductive parts
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Clearance Distance
• The shortest distance through airbetween two conductive parts
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Creepage
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Measurement Steps1) Determine requirement2) Sample & measurement prep3) Verify compliance
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Step 1: ID Requirement• See Tables in the Safety Standards• You must determine:
o Operating Voltage,o Insulation Type = O, B, S, D, Ro Installation Category,o Pollution Degree,o CTI rating
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Step 1: Example• Mains to Earth = Basic • Mains = 240 VAC• Working Voltage = 50 VAC• Pollution Degree 2• CTI = 150• Creepage __ ; Clearance ___
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Step 2: Preparationa) Proper Test Equipmentb) Verification vs. Datac) Identify Measurement Pointsd) Pre-Measurement Sample Prepe) Measurement Methodology
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Step 2A: Test Equipment1) Rigid Finger (w/force gauge)2) Creepage & Clearance gauges3) Optical comparator4) Digital calipers5) Digital micrometer6) Steel ruler
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Rigid Finger Probe
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Rigid Finger with Force
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Creepage & Clearance Kit
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Step 2B: Verify or Data?
Verifying Compliancevs.
Measurement Data
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Step 2C: Where?Identifying Measurement Points• Isolation Devices
• Transformers, optical isolators, relays
• Insulation based on type: B, S, D, R• Over surface = creepage = circuit boards,
inside devices, • Thru air = clearance = between components
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Avoid
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Preferred
HAZ.Input
HAZ.Secondary
Mains
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Step 2D: Preparation• Documentation:
: Schematic Diagram: Trace Diagrams & Layout Diagrams
• Apply force before measurement with rigid test finger:: 10 N Internal parts: 30 N Enclosures
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Step 2E: Magnet WireMeasurement Methodology #1:• Magnet wire is considered an
“uninsulated” live part
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Step 2E: Mains CircuitMeasurement Methodology #2:
• Working voltage in the mains circuit is never less than the mains voltage.
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Step 2E: Mains CircuitMeasurement Methodology #2:
• Working voltage in the mains circuit is never less than the mains voltage.
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Step 2E: CreepageMeasurement Methodology #3:
• Insulation Coordination = Required Creepage distance cannot be less than the required clearance distance
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Step 2E: CreepageMeasurement Methodology #4:
• Gaps, grooves, ridges< 1 mm> 1 mm
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Measurement Demo
A Few Products&
Components
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Measurement DemoPopulated Circuit Boards - Clearance
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Measurement DemoPopulated Circuit Boards - Clearance
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Measurement DemoBare Circuit Boards – Creepage
Component Side
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Measurement DemoBare Circuit Boards – Creepage
Trace Side
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Measurement DemoTransformers – Bobbin type
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Measurement DemoTransformer Bobbins/Windings
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Measurement DemoTransformers – Torroid
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Measurement DemoSwitching Power Supply
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Repairing Problems• Reduce pollution degree• Increase CTI• Reduce Installation Category• Use a conformal coating• Add insulating tubing• Cut a slot in the board• Add barrier – earthed barrier• Tie-wraps – fixing of wiring
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Measurement Summary1) Determine Requirement
• Establish the knowns - see tables in Standards
2) Sample & Measurement Prep• Measurement tools & product documents• Force with rigid probe• Measurement points & methodology
3) Verify Compliance• Verification vs. Measurement - different tools
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Presented byBill Bisenius – President, NCE/NCT
CARY, NC
Product Test & Certification LaboratoryUL, CSA, CE, ASTM, CPSC, IEC
Product Safety, Environmental, SEMIField Labeling & Certifications
Compliance Assistance
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Creepage & ClearanceMeasurements
a
Demonstrationfor PCB Carolina 2019