Why PCB Holes Have Those Weird Spokes 😳⚡

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[00:00:00]I don't think people understand how a tiny spoke [music] can stop a board from turning into a heat sink or burning your iron. Here's why.

[00:00:07]>> [music] >> When a pad ties directly into big copper, the board steals heat, solder won't melt, and joints fail.

[00:00:22]Thermal relief spokes cut that heat sink path so your iron can heat the pad fast and clean. Faster soldering, more reliable joints, less overheating of parts and vias. They also help automated assembly control reflow solder temps and wave solder [music] temps. Next time you zoom in on a PCB, say thanks to those tiny spokes. Tiny PCB secrets, big reliability.