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inductance Definition

in·duct·ance (in duktəns)

noun

  1. the property of an electric circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that induces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit: it is measured in henrys: symbol, L
  2. the capacity of an electric circuit for producing a counter electromotive force when the current changes

Etymology: induct + -ance

inductance (L) Telecom Definition
The property of an electric circuit or device by virtue of which a varying current induces an electromotive force (emf), i.e., voltage (V), in that circuit or device, or in an adjacent circuit or device. See also circuit, current, emf, and voltage.
inductance Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • coil: In other words, altering the inductance of the coil.

Converse of object

  • reduce: For example, halving the number of primary turns reduces the primary inductance to approximately one quarter of its previous value.
  • have: Even straight wire has some inductance, and there is always at least some capacitance between two wires in proximity to each other.
  • distribute: The circuit also contains a distributed inductance formed from the tracks making up the structure.
  • increase: To increase inductance from minimum to maximum the dial must be rotated first from 100 to 200 then from 100 to 0.
  • give: The disadvantages of the air gap are - More turns are required to obtain a given inductance.
  • minimize: All the new bi-wire cables in the Original Range feature an enhanced geometry that minimizes cable inductance by precisely spacing opposing sets of conductors.

Adjective modifier

  • stray: The comparatively low currents also make the inverter less sensitive to layout and stray inductance.
  • mutual: The good news is that in many cases these voltages can be measured through mutual inductance.
  • low: All Ecosse ' speaker ' cables exhibit low resistance ( which together with low inductance ) ensuring smooth, musically accurate performance.
  • kinetic: Hence one can generally safely neglect kinetic inductance for normal electronics.
  • primary: For example, halving the number of primary turns reduces the primary inductance to approximately one quarter of its previous value.
  • effective: All that matters during the initial rising edge is the effective inductance of the disk, which is the same in each case.

Modifies a noun

  • loop: Sensors known as ' inductance loops ' are placed at 100m intervals along the motorway.
  • value: However, it tends to lead to fairly small tank capacitor and ballast inductance values.

Noun used with modifier

  • ballast: The resonant charging properties depend on the chosen tank capacitor value and the leakage or ballast inductance of the supply.
  • leakage: This being the value which will resonate at 50Hz with the 159 Henry leakage inductance of the transformer.
  • series: The main advantage of this construction method is that it reduces the series inductance because the capacitor plates are not rolled into a spiral.
  • source: The input return loss on 432 is slightly over 4 dB on 432 with the same source inductance.
  • self: A very comprehensive collection: Mutual and self inductance for all geometries of air coil, the force between coils.

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