Space-efficient PCB-based inductor
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1. An inductor, comprising:
- a first set of inductor turns arranged to form a first toroidal end section;
a second set of inductor turns arranged to form a first cylindrical side section;
a third set of inductor turns arranged to form a second toroidal end section; and
a fourth set of inductor turns arranged to form a second cylindrical side section;
wherein;
the first toroidal end section, first cylindrical side section, second toroidal end section, and second cylindrical side section are connected in series; and
the turns of the first and third sets of inductor turns each has a first length, the turns of the second and fourth sets of inductor turns each has a second length, and wherein the second length is longer than the first length.
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Abstract
A space-efficient Printed Circuit Board (PCB)-based inductor includes a first set of inductor turns formed on the printed circuit board and arranged to form a first toroidal end section, a second set of inductor turns formed on the printed circuit board and arranged to form a first cylindrical side section, a third set of inductor turns formed on the printed circuit board and arranged to form a second toroidal end section, and a fourth set of inductor turns formed on the printed circuit board and arranged to form a second cylindrical side section. The first toroidal end section, first cylindrical side section, second toroidal end section, and second cylindrical side section are connected in series.
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1. An inductor, comprising:
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a first set of inductor turns arranged to form a first toroidal end section; a second set of inductor turns arranged to form a first cylindrical side section; a third set of inductor turns arranged to form a second toroidal end section; and a fourth set of inductor turns arranged to form a second cylindrical side section; wherein; the first toroidal end section, first cylindrical side section, second toroidal end section, and second cylindrical side section are connected in series; and the turns of the first and third sets of inductor turns each has a first length, the turns of the second and fourth sets of inductor turns each has a second length, and wherein the second length is longer than the first length. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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