vne147 Member Jan 27, 2011 #1 Hey everyone. A friend of mine sent me this picture asking what's with all the lines. My best guess is that they are acting as some type of filter but honestly, I have no clue. Can anyone shed some light? Thanks! Attachments IMAG0246[1].jpg 1.3 MB · Views: 199
Hey everyone. A friend of mine sent me this picture asking what's with all the lines. My best guess is that they are acting as some type of filter but honestly, I have no clue. Can anyone shed some light? Thanks!
U Ubergeek63 Well-Known Member Jan 27, 2011 #2 the added solder spreads the heat better than 0.5oz copper does
vne147 Member Jan 27, 2011 #3 Ubergeek63 said: the added solder spreads the heat better than 0.5oz copper does Click to expand... So it's a heat sink essentially?
Ubergeek63 said: the added solder spreads the heat better than 0.5oz copper does Click to expand... So it's a heat sink essentially?
crutschow Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Jan 27, 2011 #4 The solder would also reduce the electrical resistance of the traces.
vne147 Member Jan 27, 2011 #5 crutschow said: The solder would also reduce the electrical resistance of the traces. Click to expand... So increased surface area and less power dissipated in the traces. I was way off. Thanks for the info both of you.
crutschow said: The solder would also reduce the electrical resistance of the traces. Click to expand... So increased surface area and less power dissipated in the traces. I was way off. Thanks for the info both of you.