Questions tagged [copper]
The Element Cu known for its electrical and thermal conductivity, both of which are exploited in EE. THis material is typically what is used in PCB's for the traces and also modern CMOS processes have Cu layers in them due to it's superior conductivity. You also see copper in heat sinks to carry heat away from components.
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How can I determine the resistance needed to heat a wire to a specific temperature? [duplicate]
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How do I calculate the temperature rise in a copper conductor?
I want to have a AA battery heat up a copper wire .12mm diameter, but want it to heat up to 302°F, not any ...
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Reference source for copper conductivity vs. temperature
I am looking for a curve for copper conductivity vs. temperature over the -55°C to +180°C range (covers std. ranges of semiconductors plus NEMA class H insulation in the case of magnetics / motors) ...
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about power supply on what length of copper wire we should use
Could you help me on the equivalent current of three phase alternating current having 400v( volt ), 530 kw power and the available cross-sectional area of a copper wire, its length 350 m for carring ...
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Coils! Does the material used matter?
I've been making some coils with wires and I find out that sometimes they work and sometimes they don't work at all, the inside of those that don't work are some what more "silver-ish", more "metal-...
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How do I determine the area of copper needed on a PCB to provide adequate heatsinking for a power SMD MOSFET?
I am planning to use the IRFR5305PBF Power MOSFET (http://www.irf.com/product-info/datasheets/data/irfr5305pbf.pdf) to switch on a load. I have determined that I need an external heatsink with Rthsa &...
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multi-layer board copper pour
I have a 6-layer board where the internal 4 planes are +15,GND,VCC,-15. I was wondering if there was any advantage to doing a copper pour on the top and bottom layers? I would probably leave them ...
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What would be the difference in a coil of wire and just a cylinder of solid copper?
Ok so I am learning about induction and I always see coils of wire with no insulator. So I was wondering, What is the significance of it being a coil of wire rather than just a solid cylinder since ...
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How do I calculate the temperature rise in a copper conductor?
If I pass a current through a copper conductor, how can I calculate how hot the conductor will get?
For example, if I have a 7.2kW load powered by 240VAC, the current will be 30A. If I transmit this ...
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