At 10:39 AM 7/9/2010, Adam Field wrote:
>How would I calculate the saturation current of a inductor? I know the
>formula probably needs to account for wire diameter, turns, turn
>spacing and core permeability. Also, is there a formula for inductance
>vs current so I could chart the inductance knee?

Can you make one and measure it?  Its pretty easy to do.

dwayne

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