Draft:Electrical stress

In electrical engineering, electrical stress, sometimes referred to as electrical overstress, is a phenomenon that occurs when a conductor is not properly insulated.[1] If the insulation surrounding the conductor is faulty in some way, the voltage leaving the conductor can travel through the insulation, moving erratically as it seeks ground. This creates hotspots and eventually cable failures.

  1. ^ Henderson, Sarah (2020-11-24). "What Is Electrical Stress?". Power and Cables. Retrieved 2024-09-29.