Inductor charging & discharging simulator
Understand inductor dynamics: explore the charging and discharging process with our interactive simulator.
Inductor charging & discharging
From tiny electronics to massive power grids, inductors play a vital role in electrical systems. Have you ever wondered how inductors store and release energy? Dive into the world of inductive circuits with our interactive simulator. Adjust the parameters, observe the charging and discharging cycles, and explore the interplay of current, voltage, and inductance in real time. Unravel the physics of inductors — start experimenting today!
\( \text{Charging :}I(t) = I_{0}(1-e^{t/ \tau})
\)
\( \text{Discharging :}I(t) = I_{0}e^{t/ \tau}
\)
\( \text{Voltage :} V =\pm L\frac{dI}{dt}
\)
Mathematical description
where:
- \( I(t) \) is the current as a function of time flowing through inductor
- \( I_{0} = V/R \) is the max current when inductor is fully charged
- \( R \) is the resistance of the resistor
- \( L \) is the inductance of the inductor
- \( \tau = L/R \) is the time constant of RL circuit
- \( t \) is the time elapsed
- \( V \) is the voltage as a function of time across inductor
- \( \pm \) +(-) corresponds to charging (discharging)
