litzdrótokat

Litzdrótokat, also known as litz wire, is a type of electrical conductor wire that is composed of multiple smaller wires twisted or braided together. This construction is designed to reduce the skin effect and proximity effect, which are phenomena that occur in high-frequency electrical currents. The skin effect causes the current to concentrate near the surface of the conductor, while the proximity effect causes currents in adjacent conductors to spread out, both of which can increase resistance and energy loss.

The individual wires in a litz wire are typically made of copper or aluminum and are twisted or braided in a specific pattern to minimize these effects. The number of strands and the twist pattern can vary depending on the application and the frequency of the current. Litz wire is commonly used in high-frequency applications such as radio frequency (RF) transmitters, inductors, and transformers, as well as in audio equipment to reduce distortion and improve sound quality.

The construction of litz wire allows for a larger effective cross-sectional area compared to a solid wire of the same overall diameter, which can help to reduce resistance and improve current-carrying capacity. However, the twisting or braiding process can make litz wire more difficult and expensive to manufacture than solid wire. Despite this, the benefits of reduced resistance and energy loss make litz wire a valuable component in many high-frequency and high-current applications.