Thread Starter iONic Joined Nov 16, 2007 1,650 Oct 11, 2011 #1 Just want to get a general feel for the accuracy of measuring inductors "In Circuit."
t06afre Joined May 11, 2009 5,934 Oct 11, 2011 #2 It will depend very much on what kind of device you will have in parallel with the inductor. I do think that is the best answer to your problem.
It will depend very much on what kind of device you will have in parallel with the inductor. I do think that is the best answer to your problem.
SgtWookie Joined Jul 17, 2007 22,221 Oct 11, 2011 #3 That's it in a nutshell. If there is a capacitor or other reactive component in parallel, it can throw your readings way off.
That's it in a nutshell. If there is a capacitor or other reactive component in parallel, it can throw your readings way off.
Thread Starter iONic Joined Nov 16, 2007 1,650 Oct 11, 2011 #4 O.K. Answer #4, "It Depends." In this case there are multiple components, not just a single component in parallel. It would be best to remove the inductor from the circuit. I suppose I could manage that without destroying the circuit.
O.K. Answer #4, "It Depends." In this case there are multiple components, not just a single component in parallel. It would be best to remove the inductor from the circuit. I suppose I could manage that without destroying the circuit.
