Dynamic Instantaneous Current Delivery (DTCD)
DTCD® Analysis
DTCD® Analysis is a foundational design principle behind Shunyata Research's award-winning power products. This proprietary measurement technique was developed to assess the instantaneous flow of current through extremely low-impedance electrical conductors and contacts. It optimises the design of electrical components and materials, ensuring peak instantaneous current delivery even in the most demanding electrical systems. DTCD® Analysis gives Shunyata Research a competitive edge in developing high-performance power delivery products.
DTCD® Performance Impact
Shunyata Research demonstrates that reducing in-line resistance to peak current significantly enhances sound quality. This improvement occurs because it conveys impact, immediacy, three-dimensional weight, and timing more accurately in the reproduced signal. As a result, there is greater clarity and reduced distortion, benefiting audio, video, and delicate signals used in scientific and medical applications.
THE DTCD™ Concept
This DTCD® graph demonstrates the clear current delivery superiority of a Venom power cord versus the stock, commodity power cord.
DTCD® Analysis demonstrates that wire geometry can have a significant impact on current delivery even between cables that have the same wire gauge.
DTCD® illustrates that differences in wire gauge and inductive reactance clearly affect instantaneous current delivery.
DTCD® Investment
In the early 2000s, Shunyata Research identified the dynamic transfer of current as a cornerstone for achieving accuracy in sound and visual reproduction. Measurements demonstrated that utilising overrated components, combined with matched metals throughout the electrical path, delivers consistent gains in performance across any system. This approach also contributes to extended product lifespan and dependable, consistent operation.
To this end, Shunyata Research dedicates substantial resources to the custom design and manufacturing of its own range of overrated components crafted exclusively from ultra-pure copper. These unique, proprietary parts include solid copper outlets, AC connectors, internal wiring, power conductors, buss systems, ground posts, and noise isolation chambers. Each of these elements is integral to the superior performance of sound, medical, and visual media systems, and they exist solely within Shunyata Research product designs.
Together, these DTCD®-engineered components represent the cornerstone of Shunyata Research's extensive intellectual property, ensuring their products stand apart in both innovation and performance.