Inductors

Inductors

Series

Values add together!  Leq = L1 + L2 + L3


Parallel

(1 ÷ Leq) = (1 ÷ L1) + (1 ÷ L2) + (1 ÷ L3) …


  • If two in parallel formula can be simplified to
         Leq = (L1 × L2) ÷ (L1 + L2)
  • Inductors in parallel reduce value.  The equivalent value is always less than the smallest!
  • For combinations reduce parallel into equivalent value first, then calculate series value to give current/voltage