Notification 179 - Copper thickness recommended at this power level

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The Copper thickness is not recommended at this level of output power.

  • Increase copper thickness

 

The copper thickness specified by user may be too little for dissipating heat generated in the PI device or output diode. As a result the temperature of the device or diode may be too high and may require too large of an area which may be inappropriate. It is advisable to use the thicker copper clad PCB materials.