ABSTRACT
Whether being used to convey electric power or signals, it is the purpose of a wire or cable to convey the electric current to the intended device or location [1]. In order to accomplish this, a conductor is provided, which is adequate to convey the imposed electric current. Equally important is the need to keep the current from ®owing in unintended paths rather than the conductor provided. Electrical insulation (dielectric) is provided to largely isolate the conductor from other paths or surfaces through which the current might ®ow. Therefore, it may be said that any conductor conveying electric signals or power is an insulated conductor.
