On 20 Jun 2007, at 16:05, wouter van ooijen wrote:

> I must design a circuit that switches 230VAC at 6A max (0-crossing
> switching). This is a bit above the currents I am familiar with (up  
> to ~
> 1A).
>
> Is this within what can be done with a PCB, and how wide should the
> traces be? And for connectins to/from the PCB, can this be done with
> screw-type connectors, or should I use wires that end in a spade-type
> connector?
>

I have done 6A at 12 volts comfortably on a PCB. Just made the tracks  
as wide as i had room for (not overly accurate i admit). I cant say  
for the terminals, i just soldered on ruddy great wires.

Steve

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