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What is the Power Handling Capability of a Connector?

What is the Power Handling Capability of a Connector?

Power Handling Capability is the ability of a connector to pass high currents and keep heat rise at a moderate temperature.

 

The Chart below details different Connector Series and Cable Conductor gauges and outlines their power handling capabilities. For information not listed please Contact Technical Support.

 

 

Contact Gauge

Series

Contact Diameter Inch

Current (Amps) 10 deg C temp rise

Current (Amps) 35 deg C temp rise

Current (Amps)  140 deg C temp rise

32

 

0.008

0.65

1.2

2.2

30

 

0.01

0.9

1.6

2.8

28

 

0.013

1.2

2.2

4

26

MMCX, SMP

0.016

1.7

3

5.5

24

SMB-MCX

0.02

2.02

4

7

22

 

0.025

3

5.5

9.8

20

 

0.032

4

7.4

13

19

SMA

0.036

4.8

8.5

16

18

 

0.04

5.6

10

18

16

TNC-BNC

0.051

7.5

14

25

14

TYPE N

0.064

10

20

35

8

 

        

5

UHF

0.125

20

    

4

7-16

0.182

35

    
 

7-16

0.204

40