Hi
need to pull 14v 55w on my PCB. How "big" should i make the routes ?

 

Hi
need to pull 14v 55w on my PCB. How "big" should i make the routes ?

That's about 4 amps. Go to google and search pcb track calculator. You will need to know if your board has Half ounce, 1-ounce or 2-lunch copper thickness.

 

Thanx
http://circuitcalculator.com/wordpress/2006/01/31/pcb-trace-width-calculator/

 

http://www.desmith.net/NMdS/Electronics/TraceWidth.html

 

an old work around consisted of soldering solid copper wire of 20-24 gauge onto the top of those traces that carry high amperage.