82561 Datasheet, PDF (3/16 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Computing Circular Mil Area

Computing Circular Mil Area For Terminals And Splice
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For best results, the proper terminal or splice must be
selected not by the “fit" of wire or wires in the terminal
barrel, but by the total circular mil area in cross section
of the wires used. For this purpose convenient tables
have been prepared to assist in the calculation of
circular mil areas. When the totals are known, the
proper terminal or splice can be determined quickly.
Unusual combinations or special applications should
be submitted to our engineering department for size
recommendation. In any application, the careful
selection of terminals by the circular mil area method
will insure the highest possible performance, both
electrically and mechanically, in your terminations.
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ALWAYS SELECT TERMINALS BY THE CIRCULAR
MIL AREA METHOD. For example, a wire size 18
AWG 16-strand conductor (1600 CMA) and a wire size
16 AWG 19-strand conductor (2426 CMA) will have a
combined total of 4026 CMA. This total CMA is
equivalent to a wire size 14 AWG conductor.
We offer terminals and splices for nearly every need
and application. For additional information, contact
your Sales Engineer or call Product Information at 1-
800-522-6752.
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