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Subject: Re: [EE] PCB trace as a 1 Ohm resistor, Peak pulse 25amps (625W)
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Hi Jason,
Look for fusing currents of PCB traces, there are a couple of good papers a=
bout it on the web. Also there are calculators for the resistances.

But using copper for a resistor, especially PCB traces, is only useful if t=
olerance is ignored. PCB copper thickness variation between vendor and batc=
hes aside, the thermal coefficient of copper is pretty huge. Plus you are g=
oing to have a huge temperature jump unless you make the board very large t=
o accommodate the width and length you'd need for something approaching a s=
afe, non-fusing value.

That said, give it a try. After all, I once used stainless bicycle spokes a=
s current shunts. It sorta worked on the bench.

Friendly regards, Bob

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Subject: [EE] PCB trace as a 1 Ohm resistor, Peak pulse 25amps (625W) for 1=
ms?

Hello everyone,

The Vishay D/CRCW e3 SMT resistor family spec. says that one of their
1 ohm 2512 resistors is rated to withstand a 1ms pulse of 40W (6.32
amps) 8000 times. I have an application when I need to push a bit more
than 25 amps through a 1 ohm resistor for 1ms which is a roughly 625W
pulse. Low duty cycle, only needs to survive 1000 times total.

I am looking for a small, lightweight solution that won't affect
vibration testing. Big through hole resistors are frowned upon due to
their mass and height. A TO-220 on its back might be acceptable but
they don't seem to have what it takes power wise. With few other
options I am considering using PCB trace resistance as my 1 ohm
resistor. The trouble it is difficult to calculate the transient
thermal response of a PCB trace on FR-4 material to determine the
required width and length.

Does anyone have any advice about handling this pulse?

--
Jason White


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