Non-linear Inductor

1. Overview

This provides an inductor where the inductance is a function of the current.

The inductor obeys the equation:

$$V(t) = L(I)\frac{dI(t)}{dt}$$

or in integral form:

$$I(t) = I(t_0) + \frac{1}{L(I)} \int_{t_0}^t V(\tau) \, d\tau$$

The relationship between inductance and current is specified as piecewise linear with pairs of current and inductance specified in the properties. Between the points specified linear interpolation is used to find the inductance. Outside the range of points, the first and last pair will be used.

note

For every simulation, other than transient, the inductor is ignored (i.e. treated as a short circuit).

2. Parameters

Name	Description	Unit
Name	A unique identifier for the component.	-
Current	($I$) Value of current with a known inductance	Amperes (A)
Inductance	($L$) Inductance of the inductor at the specified current.	Henries (H)