Product Entity
Copper Clad Aluminum
Copper clad aluminum combines a copper surface with an aluminum core for lightweight conductor applications.
Entity Definition
Copper clad aluminum is a bimetal conductor with copper bonded to an aluminum core, designed to reduce weight and cost while retaining selected copper surface benefits.
Known As
Core Specification Fields
- Copper ratio
- Geometry
- Conductivity
- Resistance
- Tensile strength
- Termination method
Entity FAQ
What is CCA?
CCA is copper clad aluminum, a bimetal conductor that combines a copper surface with an aluminum core.
Is CCA as conductive as copper?
No. CCA conductivity depends on copper ratio and geometry and is normally lower than pure copper.
Why use CCA?
CCA can reduce weight and cost when the application allows proper electrical design and termination validation.