Systems using multi-layer-multi-turn high efficiency inductors
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1. An electrical system, comprising:
- a) an electrical power source;
b) a control circuit electrically connected to the electrical power source;
c) a first circuit electrically connected to the control circuit, the first circuit comprising an inductor, comprising;
i) a first conductor layer;
ii) a second conductor layer spaced apart from the first conductor layer, the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer being electrically conductive;
iii) an insulator layer positioned in the space between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer; and
d) wherein when an electrical current, supplied by the electrical power source, is propagated within at least the first conductor layer a magnetic flux is generated within the inductor; and
e) wherein when a change in at least one of a frequency, a magnitude, or a waveform shape of the propagated electrical current causes an inductance to be generated.
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Abstract
A multi-layer, multi-turn structure for an inductor having a plurality of conductor layers separated by layers of insulator is described. The inductor further comprises a connector electrically connected between the conductor layers. The structure of the inductor may comprise a cavity therewithin. The structure of the inductor constructed such that electrical resistance is reduced therewithin, thus increasing the efficiency of the inductor. The inductor is particularly useful at operating within the radio frequency range and greater.
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1. An electrical system, comprising:
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a) an electrical power source; b) a control circuit electrically connected to the electrical power source; c) a first circuit electrically connected to the control circuit, the first circuit comprising an inductor, comprising; i) a first conductor layer; ii) a second conductor layer spaced apart from the first conductor layer, the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer being electrically conductive; iii) an insulator layer positioned in the space between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer; and d) wherein when an electrical current, supplied by the electrical power source, is propagated within at least the first conductor layer a magnetic flux is generated within the inductor; and e) wherein when a change in at least one of a frequency, a magnitude, or a waveform shape of the propagated electrical current causes an inductance to be generated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. An electrical system, comprising:
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a) an electrical power source; b) a control circuit electrically connected to the electrical power source; c) a first circuit electrically connected to the control circuit, the first circuit comprising a first inductor, comprising; i) a first conductor layer and a second conductor layer spaced apart from the first conductor layer, the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer being electrically conductive; ii) a first insulator layer positioned in the space between the first conductor layer and the second conductor layers; iii) a first connector electrically connecting the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer electrically in parallel; d) a second inductor electrically connected to the control circuit, the second inductor comprising; i) a third conductor layer and a fourth conductor layer spaced apart from the third conductor layer, the third conductor layer and the fourth conductor layer being electrically conductive; ii) a second insulator layer positioned in the space between the third conductor layer and the fourth conductor layers; and iii) a second connector electrically connecting the third conductor layer and the fourth conductor layer electrically in parallel, wherein the first inductor is electrically connected in series or parallel to the second inductor; e) wherein when an electrical current, supplied by the electrical power source, is propagated within at least the first conductor layer, a magnetic flux is generated within the first inductor and/or the second inductor; and f) wherein when a change in at least one of a frequency, a magnitude, or a waveform shape of the propagated electrical current causes an inductance to be generated within the first inductor and/or the second inductor. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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