As I expected.  I'm having an argument with a fellow that argues otherwise.
I'll just ignore him.

Thx.

On 1/17/06, Mike Hagen <picdog@dslextreme.com> wrote:
>
> The power is I squared R, so only current affects it heating.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shawn Wilton" <black9@gmail.com>
> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 1:50 PM
> Subject: [EE] Power dissipation in a connector
>
>
> > Question:
> > Is it possible for a connector to produce more heat as a result of power
> > dissipation at a voltage lower than it's rating?
> >
> > So say you have a power connector good for 10 A, and 60V.
> >
> > Will I get more heat off the connector if I run say 10A and 12V through
> > it?
> >
> > I could see a small possibility if you model the connector with reactive
> > components, but to me, the obvious answer is no.
> >
> > If you say yes, please give a good explanation.
> >
> > I'm speaking of DC only, not AC.
> >
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