Data Sheets

Welcome to the AMSC HTS wire product library.  In the library  you will find various background information regarding the HTS wire products.  You will also find downloadable documents including our product fact sheets and technical articles. Please browse through the sections listed below for a brief description of each section.

Background Information

The background information section provides information regarding the HTS wire.  Please see the list below for information regarding our HTS wire.

• Wire Architectures:  Learn about the architecture and manufacturing process of the multi-filamentary-composite BSCCO first generation wire and the coated-conductor-composite YBCO second generation wire.

• Wire Product Glossary:  Some technical terms used to describe the HTS wire are defined in this glossary.

• Frequently Asked Questions:  The FAQ list covers some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers.

Data Sheets

HTS Compression Tolerant Wire - Bismuth based, multi-filamentary high temperature superconductor wire encased in a silver matrix and laminated with stainless steel to provide high mechanical strength.

HTS Cryoblock Wire - Bismuth based, multi-filamentary high temperature superconductor wire encased in a silver-gold alloy matrix. The wire is designed to provide high current density in a low thermal conductivity matrix.

HTS High Strength Wire - Bismuth based, multi-filamentary, high temperature superconductor wire encased in a silver matrix and laminated with stainless steel for high mechanical strength.

HTS High Current Density Wire - Bismuth based, multi-filamentary, high temperature superconductor wire encased in a silver alloy matrix.

HTS Hermetic Wire - Bismuth based, multi-filamentary high temperature superconductor wire encased in a silver matrix and laminated with stainless steel to increase mechanical strength and provide a hermetic seal.

Technical Papers

In the Technical Papers section of the library, you will find some of the recent technical articles regarding American Superconductor's HTS Wire.  Please click on the title to download the document.

• Second Generation HTS Wire: An Assessment
• Uniform Performance of Continuously Processed MOD-YBCO-Coated Conductors Using a Textured Ni-W Substrate
• HTS Wire: Status and Prospects
• Progress Towards a Low-Cost Commercial Coated Conductor
• Through-Process Study of Factors Controlling the Critical Current Density of Ag-Sheathed (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3Ox tapes
• Inter and Intragrain Transport Measurements in YBa(2)Cu(3)O(7-x) Deformation Textured Coated Conductors

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Service Notes

In the Service Notes Section, you can download customer service documents.  These documents are written to provide information regarding the capability and handling of AMSC's HTS wire.

• Soldering and Splicing

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