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Worth Buying KYNAR Cable for Small Electronics up to 20V? - Advantages & Uses

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Is Kynar wire worth buying for small electronics up to 20V, and what is it good for?

Yes, it is worth buying if you need wire for small-electronics work: it is very good for repairing damaged PCB traces, making jumpers, and temporary test assemblies (“spider” wiring) [#16407715] It also works well on universal boards and in small-signal circuits, and has even been used as an auxiliary winding in Joule Thief circuits [#16407952] It is not ideal for larger currents, and it can crack if bent too often, so it is better for rigid boards and permanent internal connections than for heavily flexed wiring [#16407952][#16411321] If you mean real Kynar, it has better temperature and mechanical resistance than the pictured wire; the pictured one is not original Kynar but a PE-insulated patch wire [#16409309][#16411321][#16411352] For delicate joints and low-current electronics, the cheaper wire can still be fine if you solder carefully and avoid sharp edges and overheating [#16411321]
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  • #1 16407673
    mateusz2015_5102
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    Hello.
    As in the subject.
    Does such a cable pay off in small electronics up to 20V?
    I know that he has the wire inside because I have it.


    Gives the cable off.
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    mateusz2015_5102 wrote:
    Does such a cable pay off in small electronics up to 20V?
    Yes. Very good at saving damaged paths on PCBs, as jumpers, for test assembly (so-called "spider"), etc. For other applications rather not necessarily.
  • Kynar wire suits small signals but cracks with repeated bending

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    AVE ...

    I use such kynar all the time when performing layouts on universal plates. When I need larger currents, I take a piece of twisted pair or telephone cord, but it works great in small signal systems. I used it several times in Joule Thief circuits as an auxiliary winding. The only drawback is that it can crack when it is bent too often, so except for rigid tiles it is rather unsuitable for anything ...
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    OK, so it works perfectly?
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    In the repair of delicate joints, yes. Provided you mean real kynar, not Chinese fakes.
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    yogi009 wrote:
    In the repair of delicate joints, yes. Provided you mean real kynar, not Chinese fakes.

    I mean the kynar like the picture.
    Which one is original and which is a fake?
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    Maybe a little off topic - Caring for the correct spelling is (in my opinion) the same as the neatly drawn diagram. In electronics (as well as in spelling) there are certain rules and rules and they should be followed - whether you like it or not. This makes it easier to convey the content of your speech, or facilitate deciphering connections in the diagram.
    And we are in the technical forum ... so I think (?) You should make sure that others do not have trouble guessing "what the poet meant"?
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    mateusz2015_5102 wrote:
    I mean the kynar as in the picture.
    Which one is original and which is a fake?


    This photo, commonly known as kynar, is externally very similar to it but differs from the original kynar in terms of insulation material.
    The kynar cable (actually the name kynar is the name of the material, not the cable) is much more resistant to temperature (Tefzel is even better) and mechanical exposure.
    The downside is the difficulty of stripping and a good price.

    This wire, which you have in the picture (usually called incorrectly kynar), is less resistant mechanically (on sharp edges it can easily break through) and thermally (melts at soldering temperature). Although in a lot of applications it is not bad at all, especially at this price. I also use it, where you don't necessarily need the original kynar or tefzel.
    Isolation is removed even with nails. And as careful when soldering and do not heat up much and avoiding stretching at some edges, it is suitable e.g. for mounting on universal boards or for permanent connections inside devices, better than other solutions, e.g. so-called telecommunication wires, etc.
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    mateusz2015_5102 wrote:
    Is it worth buying a KYNAR cable?

    If you need it, yes.
    mateusz2015_5102 wrote:
    Gives the cable off.

    It wasn't even with kynar. It's a patch in PE insulation.
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    Thank you. I'm closing the topic.

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KYNAR cable is considered beneficial for small electronics operating up to 20V, particularly for applications such as repairing delicate PCB joints and creating jumpers in test assemblies. Users report its effectiveness in small signal systems and specific circuits like Joule Thief. However, caution is advised as KYNAR can crack with frequent bending and is less suitable for rigid applications. The original KYNAR, made from a more durable insulation material, offers better thermal and mechanical resistance compared to cheaper alternatives, which may melt at soldering temperatures. Proper identification of genuine KYNAR versus imitations is crucial for optimal performance.
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