Wire gauge considerations – GW Instek PCS-1000 User Manual
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OPERATION
21
Wire Gauge Considerations
Background
Before connecting the input terminals to a
current/voltage source, the wire gauge of the
cables should be considered.
It is essential that the current capacity of the
cables is adequate. The rating of the cables
must equal or exceed the maximum current
input for the selected range.
Recommended
wire gauge
Wire Gauge
(AWG)
Nominal
Cross Section
(mm
2
)
Maximum
Current (A)
20
0.5
9
18
1
13
16
1.5
18
14
2.5
24
12
4
34
10
6
45
8
10
64
6
16
88
4
25
120
2
32
145
1
50
190
00
70
240
000
95
290
0000
120
340
WARNING
Withstand voltage wire recommendations
As the PCS-1000 is a CAT II instrument, please
ensure that the insulation capacity of the test
cables exceed the DUT output voltage when
performing current measurement.