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Q&A estimation of pogo pin resistance

Is there a scientific way to estimate the resistance of a pogo pin? If it was a solid cylinder or wire one could calculate the resistance: R = ρ × L / A But a pogo pin is hollow inside, the sp...

2 answers  ·  posted 4mo ago by dekker‭  ·  last activity 3mo ago by TonyStewart‭

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#1: Initial revision by user avatar dekker‭ · 2024-01-20T12:00:58Z (4 months ago)
estimation of pogo pin resistance
Is there a scientific way to estimate the resistance of a pogo pin? 

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If it was a solid cylinder or wire one could calculate the resistance:
R = ρ × L / A

But a pogo pin is hollow inside, the spring might be from a different material, etc.