Thread: 90' turn in pcb trace? is it harmfull
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Old 3rd July 2008, 12:33 AM
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Default Re: 90' turn in pcb trace? is it harmfull
Yes it is harmful depending on what signal it carries. If it a DC signal no harm. If a HF signal, then the abrupt turn of the trace creates an antenna from which the HF signal radiates.
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