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* PCB_Calc: typos fixes and general improvements.

*  PCB_Calc: more text improvements
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heitorPB authored and ciampix committed Jul 20, 2019
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[[publication_date_and_software_version]]
*Publication date and software version*

march 04, 2019
july 17, 2019


[[introduction]]
== Introduction

The Kicad Calculator gives you the Chance to calculate the most important Things without leaving Kicad.

The Calculator consists the following Options:
The KiCad PCB Calculator is a set of utilities to help you find the values of
components or other paremeters of a layout. The Calculator has the following
tools:

* Regulators
* Track Width
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image::images/en/regulators.png[alt="Regulators",scaledwidth="80%"]


For the _Standard Type_, the output voltage V_out as a function of the reference voltage V_ref and resistors R_1 and R_2 is given by:
For the _Standard Type_, the output voltage Vout as a function of the reference voltage Vref and resistors R1 and R2 is given by:

image::images/Calculation1.png[alt="Regulators",scaledwidth="20%"]


For the _3 terminal type_, there is a correction factor due to the quiescent current I_adj flowing from the adjust pin:
For the _3 terminal type_, there is a correction factor due to the quiescent current Iadj flowing from the adjust pin:

image::images/Calculation2.png[alt="Regulators",scaledwidth="20%"]


This current is typically below 100 uA and can be neglected with caution.

To use this calculator, enter the parameters of the regulator _Type_, _V_ref_ and, if needed, _I_adj_, select the field you want to calculate (one of the resistors or the output voltage) and enter the other two values.
To use this calculator, enter the parameters of the regulator _Type_, _Vref_ and, if needed, _Iadj_, select the field you want to calculate (one of the resistors or the output voltage) and enter the other two values.


[[track-width]]
=== Track-Width

The Track Width calculator calculates the trace width for printed circuit board conductors for a given current.
The Track Width tool calculates the trace width for printed circuit board conductors for a given current and temperature rise.
It uses formulas from IPC-2221 (formerly IPC-D-275).


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[[electrical-spacing]]
=== Electrical-Spacing

In the Picture you can see that you can edit the Voltage and the Calculator gives you the correct Values.

The minimal Values which orientatd at the IPC-2221 too.
This table helps finding the minimum clearance between conductors.

Each line of the table has a minimum recomended distance between conductors
for a given voltage (DC or AC peaks) range. If you need the values for voltages
higher than 500V, enter the value in the box in the left corner and press
_Update Values_.

image::images/en/electricalspacing.png[alt="Electrical-Spacing",scaledwidth="80%"]

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[[rf-attenuators]]
=== RF-Attenuators

With the RF Attenuator you can calculate different things by choosing:
With the RF Attenuator utility you can calculate the values of the resistors
needed for different types of attenuators:

* PI
* Tee
* Bridged Tee
* Resistive Splitter

and change all their Parameters.
To use this tool, first select the type of attenuator you need, then enter the
desired attenuation (in dB) and input/output impedances (in Ohms).

image::images/en/rfattenuators.png[alt="RF Attenuators",scaledwidth="80%"]

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