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Re: Pancake Coil Formula (fwd)
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To: tesla@pupman.com
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Subject: Re: Pancake Coil Formula (fwd)
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From: Tesla List <mod1@pupman.com>
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Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 09:01:08 -0600 (MDT)
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Approved: mod1@pupman.com
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 23:34:09 EDT
From: Hollmike <Hollmike@aol.com>
To: tesla@pupman.com
Subject: Re: Pancake Coil Formula (fwd)
Rob,
The inductance formula for a flat spiral is similar to the single layer
helical coil.
L = a^2*n^2/(8*a + 11*c)
where n = number of turns
a = the average radius
c = difference between the outer and inner radii.
all dimensions in inches
The accuracy is within 5% if C > 0.2a. The accuracy may be less if skin
effect or distributed capacitance is appreciable.
This came from "Electrical Engineer's Handbook", Communication Electronics,
Pender , McIlwain, 3rd edition,1945.
Hope this helps,
Mike Hollingsworth