Surge Impedance (LTL) Formula

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Surge Impedance is defined as the ratio of voltage and current at any point along an infinitely long line. Check FAQs
Zs=LHenryCFarad
Zs - Surge Impedance?LHenry - Inductance?CFarad - Capacitance?

Surge Impedance (LTL) Example

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1.7541Edit=40Edit13Edit
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Surge Impedance (LTL) Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Zs=LHenryCFarad
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Zs=40H13F
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Zs=4013
Next Step Evaluate
Zs=1.75411603861406Ω
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Zs=1.7541Ω

Surge Impedance (LTL) Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Surge Impedance
Surge Impedance is defined as the ratio of voltage and current at any point along an infinitely long line.
Symbol: Zs
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Inductance
Inductance is the tendency of an electric conductor in a long transmission line to oppose a change in the electric current flowing through it.
Symbol: LHenry
Measurement: InductanceUnit: H
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Capacitance
Capacitance is the ratio of the amount of electric charge stored on a conductor to a difference in electric potential.
Symbol: CFarad
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: F
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate Surge Impedance (LTL)?

Surge Impedance (LTL) evaluator uses Surge Impedance = sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance) to evaluate the Surge Impedance, The Surge Impedance (LTL) formula is defined as the ratio of voltage and current at any point along an infinitely long line. Surge Impedance is denoted by Zs symbol.

How to evaluate Surge Impedance (LTL) using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Surge Impedance (LTL), enter Inductance (LHenry) & Capacitance (CFarad) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Surge Impedance (LTL)

What is the formula to find Surge Impedance (LTL)?
The formula of Surge Impedance (LTL) is expressed as Surge Impedance = sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance). Here is an example- 1.754116 = sqrt(40/13).
How to calculate Surge Impedance (LTL)?
With Inductance (LHenry) & Capacitance (CFarad) we can find Surge Impedance (LTL) using the formula - Surge Impedance = sqrt(Inductance/Capacitance). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Surge Impedance (LTL) be negative?
Yes, the Surge Impedance (LTL), measured in Electric Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Surge Impedance (LTL)?
Surge Impedance (LTL) is usually measured using the Ohm[Ω] for Electric Resistance. Megohm[Ω], Microhm[Ω], Volt per Ampere[Ω] are the few other units in which Surge Impedance (LTL) can be measured.
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