Function |
Reports thermal spoke (tie) widths that are less than their defined widths. Measurements are segments describing the spoke width at its
thinnest point. |
Activation |
When layer is negative and thermal pads in layer are
flashed (not drawn). |
Known Limitations |
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The definition of a thermal pad includes the Tie width.
The two categories, Spoke Width and Thermal Connect Reduction,
apply only to negative layers and to Genesis Semi-Standard thermal pads. These
two categories detect thermal ties that are either completely broken or are
clipped by adjacent clearances and thermals.
The two categories report the spoke (tie) width and the overall
percentage reduction in thermal pad electrical connectivity. If a thermal has
four 10-mil ties, of which two are completely broken, this causes a 50%
reduction in thermal connectivity.