Tektronix Keithley 2260B Series - Wire Gauge Considerations

2260B Series User Manual
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Wire Gauge Considerations
Background
Before connecting the output terminals to a
load, the wire gauge of the cables should be
considered.
It is essential that the current capacity of the
load cables is adequate. The rating of the cables
must equal or exceed the maximum current
rated output of the instrument.
Recommended
wire gauge
Wire Gauge
Nominal Cross
Section
Maximum Current
20
0.5
9
18
0.75
11
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
0
70
240
0
95
290
0
120
340
The maximum temperature rise can only be 60
degrees above the ambient temperature. The
ambient temperature must be less than 30 deg.