Critical Inductance Formula

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Inductance is the tendency of an electric conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it. Check FAQs
L=VL2(Vs-VL2fcVsPL)
L - Inductance?VL - Load Voltage?Vs - Source Voltage?fc - Chopping Frequency?PL - Load Power?

Critical Inductance Example

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60.6061Edit=20Edit2(100Edit-20Edit20.44Edit100Edit6Edit)
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Critical Inductance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L=VL2(Vs-VL2fcVsPL)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L=20V2(100V-20V20.44Hz100V6W)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L=202(100-2020.441006)
Next Step Evaluate
L=60.6060606060606H
LAST Step Rounding Answer
L=60.6061H

Critical Inductance Formula Elements

Variables
Inductance
Inductance is the tendency of an electric conductor to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it.
Symbol: L
Measurement: InductanceUnit: H
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load Voltage
Load Voltage is defined as the magnitude of voltage over a complete cycle in load connected to the chopper.
Symbol: VL
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Source Voltage
Source voltage is defined as the voltage or potential difference of the source which is supplying voltage to the chopper.
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Chopping Frequency
Chopping frequency refers to the rate at which a signal is turned on and off, or modulated, in a switching circuit. A higher chopping frequency can improve accuracy and reduce noise.
Symbol: fc
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load Power
Load power is the load side power.
Symbol: PL
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Critical Inductance?

Critical Inductance evaluator uses Inductance = Load Voltage^2*((Source Voltage-Load Voltage)/(2*Chopping Frequency*Source Voltage*Load Power)) to evaluate the Inductance, The Critical Inductance L is the inductance value by which the output current falls to zero at t = T during turn OFF period of chopper. Inductance is denoted by L symbol.

How to evaluate Critical Inductance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical Inductance, enter Load Voltage (VL), Source Voltage (Vs), Chopping Frequency (fc) & Load Power (PL) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical Inductance

What is the formula to find Critical Inductance?
The formula of Critical Inductance is expressed as Inductance = Load Voltage^2*((Source Voltage-Load Voltage)/(2*Chopping Frequency*Source Voltage*Load Power)). Here is an example- 60.60606 = 20^2*((100-20)/(2*0.44*100*6)).
How to calculate Critical Inductance?
With Load Voltage (VL), Source Voltage (Vs), Chopping Frequency (fc) & Load Power (PL) we can find Critical Inductance using the formula - Inductance = Load Voltage^2*((Source Voltage-Load Voltage)/(2*Chopping Frequency*Source Voltage*Load Power)).
Can the Critical Inductance be negative?
No, the Critical Inductance, measured in Inductance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical Inductance?
Critical Inductance is usually measured using the Henry[H] for Inductance. Millihenry[H], Microhenry[H] are the few other units in which Critical Inductance can be measured.
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