Similar to the skin effect, the proximity effect is an issue caused by eddy currents in AC conductors that results in current losses. The proximity effect describes how an electric current behaves when divided between multiple conductors. Within a wire, the current will attempt to run through points furthest away from other conductors. This narrows the space for flow and increases resistance. The braided pattern of litz wire neutralizes the effect by ensuring that wires cross over and under each other, evenly distributing the current throughout the wire.