Winding wire AWG23 or AWG24
Hello,
The following datasheet for enamelled copper wire (ECW) states that ECW of diameter 0.56mm (AWG24) has a current carrying capacity of 0.381A. (obtained here https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/24248.pdf)
However, the following web page states that wire of diameter 0.574mm (AWG23) has a transmission current carrying capacity of 0.729A.
American Wire Gauge table and AWG Electrical Current Load Limits with skin depth frequencies
So, when I am winding my SMPS transformer primary winding, in which the RMS current is 0.58A, will I be OK with ECW of diameter 0.574mm?
According to the second reference, I will be ok, according to the first, I will not be OK, so which one is right?
Replies
trunks says:current capacity in winding is based on temperature rise permitted, both solutions are different due to the difference in temperature permitted for their design, you are looking two tables so you will get two wire sizes.
I suggest: for more temperature rise, more diameter; for less temperature rise, less diameter
trunks said:
michwolf says:As far you refer to transformer design, the values depend also on the transformer type. Giving a value without this information is useless.
greenvian says:You can reduce your wire size depending upon the number of turns & the loss/temp rise you can allowed in the wire. There are some very good articles on TI web site which can help.
