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2.2nH Inductor DIY: SWG Wire Size, Number of Turns, and Coil Length Calculation

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    Vishnu Vijay P
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    Earl Albin
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    Frank Bushnell
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    Mark Harrington
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    DAVID CUTHBERT
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    Earl Albin
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    Utkarsh Bais
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    Frank Bushnell
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Topic summary

The discussion addresses the design and calculation of a 2.2 nH air-core inductor, focusing on wire gauge (SWG), number of turns, and coil length. Standard formulas for short air-core cylindrical coils are recommended, such as L = (r² * N²) / (9r + 10l), where L is inductance in microhenries, r is coil radius, N is number of turns, and l is coil length in inches. A practical rule of thumb states that 1 cm of wire corresponds to approximately 10 nH inductance, implying a straight wire length near 2 mm for 2.2 nH. The impact of coil placement relative to conductive planes on inductance is noted. Measurement of such low inductance values requires appropriate equipment or circuit response analysis. Additional resources include online inductance calculators and design tools. An example calculation for a 10 μH coil with 1 inch diameter and 1.25 inch length yields about 26 turns, with 20.8 turns per inch. The discussion emphasizes starting with standard formulas and using insulated wire for coil fabrication.
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