The function of the cable is to transfer electrical energy to the point where we want to connect the load so that it does the work for us.
They must be properly arranged and insulated from each other and you the user, so electricity cannot be lost through leakage or dangerous to any person or animal or place.
They are usually made of good electrical conductors to minimize losses.
Different types of cables are used for different purposes, so it is necessary to choose the right type and size of cable for the intended use.
Solid wire is divided into two types: solid wire and stranded wire (also known as braided wire).
Solid wire is stiff and has better conductivity.
Litz wire is made up of smaller wires that are woven together.
Stranded wire is less likely to break if repeatedly bent, which is why this type of wire is common in phone chargers.
Jumper wires are pre-cut flexible stranded wires of various lengths with rigid ends that allow the wires to be inserted easily into breadboards.
Bonding wires are typically single-conductor insulated wires for low-current, low-voltage (<600V) applications and are used to make internal connections.
Available in different sizes and lengths.
Once the connecting wire is cut to the desired length, a wire stripper can be used to strip the insulation, thereby connecting the metal conductor to the circuit.
Magnet wire is copper or aluminum wire covered with a very thin layer of insulation. Magnet wire allows multiple layers of wire to be wound together without shorting.
When a wire is wound into a coil and energized, it creates an electromagnetic field.
Magnet wire is commonly used in transformers, inductors, motors, electromagnets, Tesla coils, and other applications that require strong coil insulation.
As mentioned earlier, a cable is a set of insulated wires in a jacket.
Typically, a cable has at least one hot wire to carry current, a neutral wire, and a ground wire.
Cables are classified based on the number of wires they contain and their size/gauge.
Cables are identified by a series of letters followed by a number, a dash, and another number.
The letters indicate the type of insulation.
The first number indicates the resistance of the wires in the cable.
The number after the dash indicates the number of individual conductors in the cable.
If G follows the last digit, the cable is also equipped with a non-current-carrying ground wire.
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