Thread: Heating in 4-1/2 turn inductor
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Old August 25th 10, 07:08 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,sci.electronics.design
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Default Heating in 4-1/2 turn inductor


"amdx" wrote in message
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Several years ago while making inductors for tuning a class E amplifier we
end up with a 4-1/2 turn inductor. The inductor used a 3F3 potcore, gapped
I think,
but it has been awhile. The inductor was driven hard but below saturation.
The problem; the 1/2 turn got HOT. Four turns or five turns were ok.
My physicist friend had an EE verify the problem 2000 miles away.

So, can anyone tell me why 1/2 turn would make such a difference in the
heating?

Thanks, MikeK



Resonance? (I assume by 1/2 you mean the 4.5 inductor?)


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