Some test equipment requires a boosted commercial 100VAC to generate high voltages. In electric vehicles, the voltage of the inverter and battery circuits rises as the motor voltage rises. Familiar high-voltage equipment includes X-ray machines (diagnostic X-ray imaging equipment). The X-ray tubes used in medical X-ray machines and analyzers are vacuum tubes that must be replaced after a certain amount of time in operation. the X-ray tubes and the high voltage power supply are connected via high voltage connectors to ensure easy interchangeability. For this reason, high voltage connectors are commonly used to connect high voltage devices used in medical, scientific and analytical equipment to improve their ease of use and reduce maintenance.
This article will describe the types of high-voltage connectors that are safe and reliable for use in high-voltage circuits and precautions for their use.