Magnetorquers for Satellite Attitude Control

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Emergency communications, navigation systems, the internet, and many other modern conveniences are only possible through satellite technology. As our world grows more interconnected via satellite, manufacturers must build satellites that provide reliable, long-term performance. Devices like magnetic torquers, or magnetorquers, provide high-quality attitude control and proper orientation of the satellite by interacting with the Earth’s […]

RF Inductor Basics

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Radiofrequency (RF) inductors are critical electronic components in applications from consumer products to complex scientific equipment. RF inductors perform numerous functions in high-frequency circuit applications, such as high-frequency chokes, filtering, impedance matching, and circuit tuning. These inductors are prevalent in modern technology, including IoT devices, wireless devices like tablets, and specialized applications such as testing […]

Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Process

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Semiconductors are vital components in everyday life, powering cars, mobile phones, computers, TVs, and even credit cards. Semiconductor manufacturing is complex, requiring many steps and precisely controlled processes. This blog will shed light on wafer fabrication, the first step of semiconductor manufacturing. What Is a Semiconductor Wafer? Semiconductors serve as substrates for building microelectronic devices […]

The Basics of Coil Winding

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Coil winding involves wrapping a wire around a cylindrical object in a spiral-like shape to produce a standalone coil or a coil on a toroid, bobbin, or other type of center support. The coil may be made of one or more layers of wires depending on its intended application. The following factors influence the type […]

Solenoids: Working Principle,
Types & Applications

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Types & Applications

A solenoid is a variety of electromagnet consisting of a copper wire coil wound tightly into a helix, an iron or steel housing, and a mobile plunger made of magnetic material. When an electric current passes through the coil, the solenoid produces a magnetic field and converts that magnetic energy into mechanical motion. Essentially, a […]

A Guide to Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI)

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Medical professionals rely on access to high-quality preclinical imaging tools to monitor healthy and diseased tissue, make diagnoses, and develop treatment plans. Three tomographic preclinical imaging options have been available over the last few decades: positron-emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Each has its own drawbacks, from using ionizing radiation […]

Electromagnets in the Aerospace
Industry: Thrusters

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Industry: Thrusters

Electromagnetic propulsion (EMP) requires two primary components: an electromagnet to generate the magnetic field and a propulsion component. EMP uses a current from the magnetic field to accelerate the object. Through Lorenz Force, the electrified conductor encounters a force in a perpendicular direction to the magnetic field and the current. If a liquid or gas […]

Vacuum Casting

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Vacuum casting of wire coils removes air from the material surrounding the windings, which results in better thermal control of the component. This process also creates specific physical geometries that enhance the structural integrity of coils and allow for better compliance with space requirements. Vacuum casting is an effective process to protect coils from humidity […]

Multi-coil Configurations and Their Effects

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With almost unlimited possible multi-coil configurations, it’s important to understand how standard multi-coil configurations interact when selecting custom coil components. While the electromagnetic properties of simpler multi-coil devices are easy to predict and control, managing more complex configurations requires a thorough understanding of how fields of basic multi-coil configurations interact. Types of Multi-coil Configurations Electrical […]

How Do Electromagnetic Coils Work?

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Custom Coils Inc. designs and manufactures custom specialty coils for a variety of industries and applications. For even the most challenging projects, our experts can deliver high-quality design conceptualization, prototype development, testing, and production. This page will explain how electromagnetic coils work, their different types and applications, and important design considerations when creating custom solutions. […]