I suppose it is the diameter isn't it?
If it is, the correct AWG number is (rounded) 27 (0,39mm). 26 AWG is a little bit larger (0,44mm).
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If it is, the correct AWG number is (rounded) 27 (0,39mm). 26 AWG is a little bit larger (0,44mm).
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I gathered it was the diameter, but the source didn't specify. I guess I'll get myself some 27 awg then, if not hopefully 26 will be close enough for my mini inductor...
AudioFreak's observation is correct, but I'd like to add that when you're using wire that small, the insulation (urethane, enamel, etc.) thickness will begin to be a non-trivial percentage of the thickness of the wire. You may need to fiddle a bit in order to fine tune the inductance. Their wire might have had thicker/thinner insulation than yours.
N.B. I am not saying not to wind you own. Far from it. Just be prepared to scrape a tiny bit of insulation from the wire and test when you're getting close to the stated number of windings. When done testing, paint the scrape with urethane, shellac, etc. (shellac dries very quickly--I've also known people to use fingernail polish, I'll leave the choice of color up to you). Keep notes on any differences in number of turns, etc. so that if you need to wind more inductors, you can turn them out as a production line item in the future.
Grey
N.B. I am not saying not to wind you own. Far from it. Just be prepared to scrape a tiny bit of insulation from the wire and test when you're getting close to the stated number of windings. When done testing, paint the scrape with urethane, shellac, etc. (shellac dries very quickly--I've also known people to use fingernail polish, I'll leave the choice of color up to you). Keep notes on any differences in number of turns, etc. so that if you need to wind more inductors, you can turn them out as a production line item in the future.
Grey
Well, actually it isn't a big inductor. It's 0.4mm wire wrapped 10 times around a 1 watt resistor. So fine tuning it shouldn't be too much trouble there, since it's so small.
Since it's a Zobel, does accuracy really matter? 10 turns of 27 gauge, but I can only find 24 gauge here... Would ten turns of 24 gauge do well enough? Or should I order some 27 gauge for the sole purpose of having a foot or two of it?
JoeBob,
It's not a Zobel, but it doesn't matter. This value is not critical. You can use #24 without problems. It's a series inductor to avoid problems with capacitive loads/cabling capacitance at high frequencies.
Regards
It's not a Zobel, but it doesn't matter. This value is not critical. You can use #24 without problems. It's a series inductor to avoid problems with capacitive loads/cabling capacitance at high frequencies.
Regards
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