Discrete Wire vs. Multiconductor Wire

Wire can be categorized into two broad groups: discrete wire and multiconductor (MC) wire. A discrete wire—also known as a lead or hookup wire—is a single cable or wire conductor that terminates at one connector contact. Multiconductor wire is an umbrella term for...

Types of Wire Harness Components

Wire harnesses are collections of electrical wires, cables, and subassemblies covered by exterior sheaths that are used to connect devices to their power source. Their sheaths both protect the internal components from environmental hazards—such as physical damage and...

Best Practices for Wire Harness Design

Wire harnesses are a mixture of wires that are bundled together to form a wire harness. Wire harnesses range in complexity from a few individual wires going point to point to hundreds of individual wires, multiconductor cables and welded wires all forming a complex...