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Betcha an IC carries as much current as a ground wire

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The typical powercord delivered with hifi gear has a ground wire of about 18awg.

So why can't an IC carry that current? Even if the IC were less than 18awg the 18awg ground wire is no doubt 200-400% the actual current carrying capacity. Or do they design on the absolute limit?


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  • Betcha an IC carries as much current as a ground wire - garth 01:01:10 05/24/02 (0)


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