14. Lead Length, Loop Area & Inductance · Page 3 of 5
Good vs Bad Connection Diagrams
Visual rules for electricians.

Bad
SPD at the bottom of a tall board with 2 m leads looping around contactors.
Better
SPD adjacent to incomer with <0.5 m leads, PE straight to the bar.
Best
Designed board layout with reserved SPD zone and factory-short connections.
