Leakage inductance occurs when transformer windings are not perfectly aligned, causing a voltage drop between primary and secondary currents. It can be advantageous in power distribution transformers and gas discharge lamps, but can also cause issues with regulating power and affecting the performance of MOSFETs and relays. It can be calculated mathematically and measured graphically. […]
Inductance measures the amount of input signal and change in a circuit. Self-inductance is within a circuit, while mutual inductance is between circuits. Inductors create a magnetic field to transmit voltage. Mutual inductance occurs when magnetic fields interact between circuits. Strong voltage is necessary for mutual inductance. The term inductance generally refers to an electrical […]
A solenoid is a wire wound in a helix that produces a magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it. Inductance is the ability to resist changes in the flow of electric current and is expressed in Henry. The size, shape, and material of the solenoid affect inductance, with the number of loops, […]
