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Figure 2 - Hypertac Green Connect
whether it exceeded the critical temperature required for derating. Ability to keep low contact resistance and low tem- perature is possible through a high number of contact points with the wires of the hyperboloid cage and the high conductivity of the new wire material. In addition, the development of an additional feature within crimp termination allowed further reductions in the heat generated in the connection between the cable and the socket. The results demonstrate that Hypertac Green Connect can carry more current without the need to increase the size of cable size. Boost current mode test. In this test, 500 A of boost current was applied to the samples under test through 1.5 m of 70 sq mm cable and time was measured for +50 °C temperature rise. The objective of this test was to understand how long (boost duration) and therefore how much energy (kWh) could be transmitted within the +50 °C temperature rise.
After conducting all the tests, the results confirm that the Hypertac Green Connect can deliver superior me- chanical durability, electrical performance, and longer boost duration. In the demonstration, the plating experienced little wear with no exposure of the base copper alloy even after 60,000 cycles. Low contact and temperature rise, resulting in extended duration for boost current ultimately delivered up to 90% more energy at 500 A boost current mode. The technology delivers significant improvement over conventional contact technologies, allowing reduction in charging time, more efficient charging with less energy loss, and shorter cooling down duration, all of which collectively will help CPOs with higher revenue and greater intervals for replacing contacts. Connect with Smiths Interconnect to learn more.
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