1. The Different Test Methods Used for Electric Strength and Breakdown Voltage Testing on Winding Wires

    There are three different test methods used for Electric Strength testing and Breakdown Voltage testing on winding wires. This article will give a brief description of each test method and outline the sizes of winding wires that each test method should be used for. First, however, it would be pruden…Read More

  2. Insulated Winding Wire 101: Selecting an Insulated Winding Wire Part III: Application-Specific Concerns

    When designing or selecting an insulated winding wire for use in a wound component, it is important to consider all of the following:  What is the range of operating temperatures that the product will see in your application?  What temperatures will the wire be subjected to in downstream manufac…Read More

  3. Insulated Winding Wire 101: Selecting an Insulated Winding Wire Part II: Electrical Properties

    When designing or selecting an insulated winding wire for use in a wound component, it is important to consider all of the following:  What is the range of operating temperatures that the product will see in your application?  What temperatures will the wire be subjected to in downstream manufac…Read More

  4. Litz Wire 102: What grade of magnet wire is right for your Litz wire application?

      When designing or selecting a Litz wire conductor for use in a winding, it is important to consider which grades of Litz wire are likely to be the most appropriate for your application. Not all Litz wires are created equal, and different grades of magnet wire can offer a variety of advantages…Read More