Are Gold plugs/sockets a gimmick ?
Too Long in the Wasteland wrote:
Gold plugs and sockets ...
Gold plugs & sockets came into being for legitimate purposes as they
are both (relatively) heat-resistant and very corrosion resistant.
However, gold is not as good a conductor as either copper or silver on
an absolute scale.
So, if you are in a corrosive atmosphere, if the connections are blind
and/or very difficult to access, or any of several other legitimate
reasons, 'go for the gold'. Otherwise, not necessary.
Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA
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