TELLURIUM CURE - A curing process similar to selenium cure, except a different element is used.
TEMP. - Abbreviation for temperature.
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF RESISTANCE - The amount of resistance change of a material per degree of temperature change.
TEMPERATURE RATING - The maximum temperature at which an insulating material may be used in continuous operation without loss of its basic properties.
TENSILE STRENGTH - The pull stress required to break a given specimen. In fiber optics, the maximum allowed pulling force until a specific attenuation is reached. The stated value is short-term.
TERMINAL - Any fitting used for making a convenient electrical connection.
TEST LEAD - A flexible, insulated lead wire which usually has a test probe on one end. It is ordinarily used for making temporary electrical connections. The insulation normally is rubber, the standard colors are red and black.
TEST REPORTS - The permanent records made by a wire manufacturer of the tests performed on a batch of wire to a specification.
TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE - A fluorocarbon resin. Abbreviation TFE.
TEW - Nomenclature for appliance wire by Canadian Standards Association (CSA), plastic insulated, solid or stranded conductor, 600 volt.
TEXTILE BRAID - Any braid made from threads of cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers.
TF - The UL designation for fixture wire, solid soft copper conductor, insulated with thermoplastic lead wire.
