Power Connectors | part of Electrical Connectors: Design, Manufacture, Test, and Selection | Wiley-IEEE Press books | IEEE Xplore
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Chapter Abstract:

A power cable consists of an assembly of conductors usually held together within an overall sheath. The current rating of power connectors is higher than that of signal c...Show More

Chapter Abstract:

A power cable consists of an assembly of conductors usually held together within an overall sheath. The current rating of power connectors is higher than that of signal connectors. There are many types of power connectors. Each type of connector is designed to meet the mechanical, electrical, and thermal requirements in diverse operating fields. Selecting a power connector requires electrical, thermal, and mechanical considerations. The electrical considerations involve proper material selection and dimensions to withstand voltage breakdown effects. In contacts intended for signal applications, the bulk resistance of the contacts is usually higher than the permanent and separable interface resistances by a significant amount. Therefore, the power loss due to the bulk resistances will be an important factor in determining the temperature rise. There are three current capacities for fixing the rating of the contacts – continuous, transient, and overload.
Page(s): 275 - 288
Copyright Year: 2021
Edition: 1
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