GW Instek PCS-1000 - Manual (Page 21)

OPERATION
21
Wire Gauge Considerations
Background Before connecting the input terminals to a
current/voltage source, the wire gauge of the
cables should be considered.
It is essential that the current capacity of the
cables is adequate. The rating of the cables
must equal or exceed the maximum current
input for the selected range.
Recommended
wire gauge Wire Gauge
(AWG) Nominal
Cross Section
(mm
2 )
Maximum
Current (A)
20 0.5 9
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
00 70 240
000 95 290
0000 120 340
WARNING Withstand voltage wire recommendations
As the PCS-1000 is a CAT II instrument, please
ensure that the insulation capacity of the test
cables exceed the DUT output voltage when
performing current measurement.