current over a wire

[chrisatpsu]

anybody know what kind of current i can get away with over a awg30 solid core wire?
2v
5v
12v

[comporder1]

You can get away with about 2 amps (any voltage). It WILL heat the wire at that current and you will see voltage loss over long distances.

Carey

[chrisatpsu]

so i should be safe for 20mA single led type currents?

[chrisatpsu]

obviously with a resistor

[angus40]

Current travels through and voltage carries over .

here is a good reference

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[comporder1]

The actual "power transmission" rating is .142 amps and "signal transmission" rating of .86 amps. If you stay within those two, you should see zero negative effects, even at long distances.

Carey

[chrisatpsu]

most likely 20mA <1ft @5vdc

[rimist]

Current travels through and voltage carries over .

here is a good reference

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This would be a good look for the wiki

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[Steve Gase]

obviously with a resistor

why do you need a resistor...



 

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[tbone321]

obviously with a resistor

why do you need a resistor...



 

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LOL

[chrisatpsu]

obviously with a resistor

why do you need a resistor...

i actually put that so it wouldn't turn into a duplicate of your post.