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Breadboard for HVPS question

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I got this breadboardfrom digikey that has a ground plane. I intend to use it to build a 400V HV tube power supply. My concern is the ground plane is awfully close to the holes. I can't get a straight answer out of twin industries. Does anyone think it will be safe or will the 400V's arc over to the ground plane?


post #2 of 6
What's the distance from the edge of the ground plane to one of the through-hole pads?
post #3 of 6

basically: no you shouldn't use that perf board for hi V

for a start:
Calculating Creepage and Clearance Early Avoids

bare perf board could be used safely (I still wouldn't use adjacent holes for full V diff), plan power and gnd distribution before you start wiring and you can use bus/grid or even Cu tape for low Z

you could also "air wire" Hi V nodes depending on component lead orietation - or use a classic tube era terminal strip or press in insulated standoffs for the Hi V with the rest on the perf board

double the spacing from the tables for pri/mains - sec isolation

read up - few people will be willing to say what's OK or interpret standards for you for liability reasons - including safety rated component manufacturer's - just try getting a straight answer from a transformer manufacturer
post #4 of 6
Too risky in my opinion, I'd get some standard perf board.
post #5 of 6
The space should be lots to prevent arcing; I'd be more worried about having a big blob of solder shorting it out.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixz8 View Post
What's the distance from the edge of the ground plane to one of the through-hole pads?
Only 1/32", I think too risky.
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