Multi-layer-multi-turn high efficiency inductors for electrical circuits
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1. An electrical circuit, comprising:
- a) an inductor, comprising;
i) a first conductor;
ii) a second conductor spaced apart from the first conductor, the first conductor and the second conductor being electrically conductive;
iii) an insulator positioned in the space between the first conductor and the second conductor; and
iv) at least one connector electrically connecting the first conductor and the second conductor;
b) at least one of a resistor and a capacitor electrically connected to the inductor; and
c) wherein when an electrical current is propagated within at least the first conductor, a magnetic flux is generated within the inductor when a change in at least one of a frequency, a magnitude, or a waveform shape of the propagated electrical current occurs.
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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 circuit, comprising:
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a) an inductor, comprising; i) a first conductor; ii) a second conductor spaced apart from the first conductor, the first conductor and the second conductor being electrically conductive; iii) an insulator positioned in the space between the first conductor and the second conductor; and iv) at least one connector electrically connecting the first conductor and the second conductor; b) at least one of a resistor and a capacitor electrically connected to the inductor; and c) wherein when an electrical current is propagated within at least the first conductor, a magnetic flux is generated within the inductor when a change in at least one of a frequency, a magnitude, or a waveform shape of the propagated electrical current occurs. - 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)
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31. An electrical circuit, comprising:
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a) an inductor, comprising; i) a first inductor subassembly comprising a first conductor and a second conductor spaced apart from the first conductor, the first conductor and the second conductor being electrically conductive; ii) a first insulator positioned in the space between the first conductor and the second conductor; iii) a first connector electrically connecting the first conductor and the second conductor; iv) a second inductor subassembly comprising a third conductor and a fourth conductor spaced apart from the third conductor, the third conductor and the fourth conductor being electrically conductive; v) a second insulator positioned in the space between the third conductor and the fourth conductor; vi) a second connector electrically connecting the third conductor and the fourth conductor, wherein the first inductor subassembly is electrically connected in series to the second inductor subassembly; b) at least one of a resistor and a capacitor electrically connected to the inductor; and c) wherein when an electrical current is propagated within at least the first conductor, a magnetic flux is generated within the inductor when a change in at least one of a frequency, a magnitude, or a waveform shape of the propagated electrical current occurs. - View Dependent Claims (32)
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