55PC0112-20-3 Datasheet/PDFSingle Conductor Cables (Hook-Up Wire)
The 55PC0112-20-3 is a single conductor cable, also known as hook-up wire, with a variety of applications and advantages. Hook-up wire is flexibly constructed using either stranded, solid or combination core of copper conductors, and can contain organic, inorganic, or synthetic insulations, such as Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). As the name implies, hook-up wire mainly finds use for wiring connections and for signals in electronic equipment. Connections may be carried out between junctions, input terminals, output terminals, and other parts for wiring circuits, measuring instruments, appliances, or electronic devices, and hook-up wire can provide improved mechanical strength, vibration, and chemical resistance to environmental encounters.
Application Fields
- Communications and instrumentation equipment
- Computer related products
- Data processing equipment
- Avionics and aerospace equipment
- Industrial automation and control equipment
- Telecommunications
- Medical Electronic
Working Principle
The 55PC0112-20-3 consists of a solid copper conductor encased in an insulating material and a sheath. In some cases, a single conductor is not suitable for applications requiring higher power. In such cases, a group of smaller diameter strands, or multi-strand construction, can provide a bundle of equal size, and shape for an efficient power transfer.The insulation and jacket of the hook-up wire is used for protection of the conductor and other components from mechanical damage. The jacket of the 55PC0112-20-3 also shields the wire from the environment, preventing corrosion and other environment-related issues.Furthermore, the quality of insulation and jacket is important when considering electric shock due to possible contact between components (sockets, housings). The 55PC0112-20-3 provides a reliable and safe connection in environments where other cables may fail.