In re-thinking everything I've gotten in the habbit of doing, I'm re-thinking wire selection too.
Without delving into coax and the like, can someone point me to the pros and cons of selecting amongst the following:
- Al vs Cu conductor?
- Single strand vs multi-strand?
- Single conductor, vs multi conductor, maybe twisted pair shielded multi conductor (does it make a difference for basic instrumentation wiring)?
- Gauge?
Thanks,
Chris Maryan
Lets assume this is for generic instrumentation. Nothing ultra high precision, no long runs, very little outside a chassis or some kind of fixture.
Need the application first.
Each type of wire is designed for a set of particular applications.
Google it.
VIBRATION ! will destroy single strand before multi-strand of the same guage, aluminum before copper
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It is not possible to recommend without knowing the application
All of the selection have their place with the proper application.
Dan
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For electronic use, i think it is impossible (without a LOT of $$) to get aluminum wire. Furthermore, it is almost impossible to solder. Might as well use metallic Uranium wire...
Single strand VS multi-strand? Depends on the application. If there is going to be flexing of the wire / cable, thenstranded is the best. Solid is ideal for wire-wrap, point-to-point and use as commmon power or low frequency signal "busbars".
The last is *very* dependent on needs. Obviously getting one UHF signal over a distance is not for 50-pair telephone cable.
Single strand copper wire insulated between 30 and 20 gauge. Low frequency (below 10 MHz) low current.
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