A Listed PDB (UL1953) can be used “as is” since it meets the 2 ̋ and 1 ̋ spacing requirements for feeder circuits in UL508A section 10. How much spacing is needed in high voltage circuits and setups? The general guideline in common use is to allow 7,500 to 10,000 volts, dc per inch in air. However, there are. FILING INSTRUCTIONS: This bulletin replaces Bulletin l 724E-200, "Design Manual for High Voltage Transmission Lines," dated August, 2009. PURPOSE: This guide publication is a reference containing fundamental engineering guidelines and basic recommendations on structural and electrical aspects of. High-voltage PCB spacing and IC package selection are increasingly important to achieve the highest possible power density while still complying with safety and design guidelines. Challenges come from multiple angles, however. Whether you're routing traces, placing pads, or separating high- and low-voltage planes/regions, understanding the principles of clearance (through-air spacing) and creepage (along-surface. When applying Power Distribution Blocks (PDBs), there are various requirements that shall be satisfied, based upon different UL Standards, the NEC®, and the specific application.