Inductor value doubt!

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aj_silverthunder

Joined Jun 6, 2009
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what will be the inductance of a solenoid inductor if these are its parameters:
" 5 turns, 7mm diam, 9mm length " i think it will be 100nH, am i right guys!
 

thatoneguy

Joined Feb 19, 2009
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what will be the inductance of a solenoid inductor if these are its parameters:
" 5 turns, 7mm diam, 9mm length " i think it will be 100nH, am i right guys!
I came up with 120 nH using 18-24 gauge wire (the 24 gauge being such as found in Cat 5 cable).

Inductans: 120.6 nH

Coil length: 9 mm
Avg. coil diameter: 7.9 mm
Winding thickness: 900 µm

Wire length: 133 mm
Resistance: 3.5 mohm (copper wire at 20°C)

The inductance is more stable across wire sizes as the fill factor isn't 100%.

Still, you may want to use either an Oscilloscope or LCR meter to measure the actual value, then add or remove a turn to get the exact value desired.
 
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