Litz wire

Litz wire is a special kind of wire made up of multiple small wires twisted together. Each of these small wires is coated in a special insulation material to keep them separate. This makes the wire very flexible and resistant to breaking - like a bunch of tiny braids.

When electricity flows through a wire, it creates a magnetic field around it. This magnetic field can interfere with neighboring wires, causing energy to be lost as heat. But with Litz wire, the small wires are twisted together in a specific pattern that reduces this interference. This means that the electricity can travel more efficiently, and less energy is lost as heat.

Think of it like a bunch of straws in your drink. One straw might not be able to handle all the liquid, and it might spill over. But if you bundle lots of straws together into a thicker straw, the liquid can flow more easily without spilling. Litz wire is like a bunch of straws bundled together, making it easier for electricity to flow without creating heat.

Litz wire is especially useful for applications where high frequencies are involved, like in radio communication, power inverters, and electric vehicles. It helps to reduce energy loss, increase efficiency, and speed up communication.