Measure small LCs with a scope
Here is a simple way to measure an unknown inductance by forming a resonance LC circuit and measure it using an oscilloscope. Glen Chenier writes: One of our technicians recently asked for help determining the value of an SMT inductor.
Here is a simple way to measure an unknown inductance by forming a resonance LC circuit and measure it using an oscilloscope. Glen Chenier writes:
One of our technicians recently asked for help determining the value of an SMT inductor. It was unmarked, and was many turns of very fine wire on a ferrite core. The resistance measured 26Ω, which for some reason gave our ancient LCR bridge a conniption, and read 30mH along with a blinking error message. The tech rightfully felt that such a small inductor could not possibly be 30mH.
Measure small LCs with a scope – [Link]