On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:05:54 +0200, you 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?
>
>Wouter van Ooijen

Online PCB track size calculator : 

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

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