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I am looking at this RF connector.

I see that insulation resistance and breakdown voltage are specified, but no voltage rating: Image_alt_text

I have two questions, one functional and one safety. Functionally, what is the maximum DC voltage I can bias this connector at (There is no voltage rating)? Safety wise, assuming this connector was UL recognized (It is not, but let's say it was), is it allowed to exceed the maximum rated voltage if there was one? The UL norm in question is "UL-1971 Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications".

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60VAC (?) (3 comments)
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Lundin‭ wrote 4 months ago

I think I've seen 60VAC reappearing as some "de facto" rated voltage standard for these U.FL connectors no matter brand. These are based on the Hirose U.FL series, which inconveniently doesn't seem to specify a voltage rating either (other than 200VAC breakdown). If you want to be sure for your particular connector, I guess you'll have to ask Wurth. It is a RF connector though, so you probably won't find anyone specifying any DC voltages - because it is simply not intended to be used for DC.

Elleanor Lopez‭ wrote 4 months ago

Hi Lundin, thanks for the thought. I think some connectors do specify VRMS, for example MMCX series from TE. Also RF connectors, 170VRMS @sea level.

Lundin‭ wrote 4 months ago

Elleanor Lopez‭ I've only seen it in terms of no insulation break down voltage. Though this is admittedly far from my area of expertise - I just happen to use these connectors a lot :) I think you'll need a connector expert, so poking Wurth support is probably the way to go.