[Amps] SHV / proper cable for DC energy transfer

[Steve Thompson]

I haven't tried to find exact details of anyone's test process but 
I suspect that the cable manufacturers specify the breakdown 
voltage with a flat cut end on the cable, or with the cable 
prepared as it would be in a typical connector (BNC, for example).

The dielectric strength of polyethylene is around 20kV/mm. When 
there is sufficient path length to prevent arcing on the cut ends, 
I can't get breakdown in good quality RG58 at 16kV (the limit of 
my hipot tester). I'd say that breakdown in the cable itself is 
not an issue in your situation.

Steve


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> The manufacturer of the connector in question specifies the use of
> URM76 cable manufactured by Belden. This cable is specced to 4kV DC.
> If we run 3650 V DC, we have a safety margin of approx 10%.