noun
- a metallic strip or bar used to conduct electricity within electrical equipment or distribute power to multiple circuits
Usage: electrical engineering
Examples
- The electrician connected the circuit breakers to the main busbar in the panel.
- Copper busbars are commonly used in switchgear due to their excellent conductivity.
- The power distribution system uses thick aluminum busbars to handle high current loads.
- Each busbar in the substation was carefully insulated to prevent electrical faults.
- The technician inspected the busbar connections for signs of overheating.
- Modern data centers rely on busbars to efficiently distribute power to server racks.