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Q&A Missing voltage rating

what is the maximum DC voltage I can bias this connector at I don't see why this shouldn't be treated like any other component that has a maximum voltage stated in its data sheet or documentat...

posted 6mo ago by Andy aka‭  ·  edited 6mo ago by Andy aka‭

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#2: Post edited by user avatar Andy aka‭ · 2024-06-15T12:01:34Z (6 months ago)
  • > _what is the maximum DC voltage I can bias this connector at_
  • I don't see why this shouldn't be treated like any other component that has a maximum voltage stated in its data. I'm thinking of such devices as (but certainly not limited to) MOSFETs.
  • They have a clearly stated absolute maximum voltage and they don't have a rated voltage at all. A rule of thumb is that you keep within two-thirds of the absolute maximum for voltage and current. Some folk will say keep within 50%. If you really want to get assured values, ask the supplier.
  • > _Safety wise, assuming this connector was UL recognized..._
  • If it _were_ UL recognized you can find/request the UL test document and, that document will state the conditions under which it was approved i.e. there will be limits stated in that document.
  • > _what is the maximum DC voltage I can bias this connector at_
  • I don't see why this shouldn't be treated like any other component that has a maximum voltage stated in its data sheet or documentation. I'm thinking of such devices as (but certainly not limited to) MOSFETs.
  • They have a clearly stated absolute maximum voltage and they don't have a rated voltage at all. A rule of thumb is that you keep within two-thirds of the absolute maximum for voltage and current. Some folk will say keep within 50%. If you really want to get assured values, ask the supplier.
  • > _Safety wise, assuming this connector was UL recognized..._
  • If it _were_ UL recognized you can find/request the UL test document and, that document will state the conditions under which it was approved i.e. there will be limits stated in that document.
#1: Initial revision by user avatar Andy aka‭ · 2024-06-15T12:00:36Z (6 months ago) 
 > _what is the maximum DC voltage I can bias this connector at_

I don't see why this shouldn't be treated like any other component that has a maximum voltage stated in its data. I'm thinking of such devices as (but certainly not limited to) MOSFETs.

They have a clearly stated absolute maximum voltage and they don't have a rated voltage at all. A rule of thumb is that you keep within two-thirds of the absolute maximum for voltage and current. Some folk will say keep within 50%. If you really want to get assured values, ask the supplier.


 > _Safety wise, assuming this connector was UL recognized..._

If it _were_ UL recognized you can find/request the UL test document and, that document will state the conditions under which it was approved i.e. there will be limits stated in that document.