Can a Center Tapped LC Circuit Reduce Potential Difference Across the Inductor?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of designing an LC circuit that achieves a potential difference across the inductor that is lower than that across the capacitor, incorporating a spark gap. Participants explore whether this configuration can work and if the resonant frequency would remain consistent with conventional wiring.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses the goal of creating an LC circuit with a lower potential difference across the inductor compared to the capacitor, questioning the feasibility and resonant frequency implications.
  • Another participant asserts that in a resonant LC circuit, the voltage across the inductor will always equal that across the capacitor, suggesting a flaw in the proposed circuit.
  • A later reply indicates uncertainty about the circuit configuration, specifically questioning whether a power transformer or RF transformer is being used, and suggests that a resonant circuit could theoretically include an RF transformer.
  • Further clarification is sought regarding the compatibility of radio frequency current with a power transformer, indicating potential issues with the proposed setup.
  • One participant acknowledges the feedback and expresses intent to investigate further.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the feasibility of the proposed circuit configuration, with some asserting it is flawed while others suggest theoretical possibilities. The discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

There are uncertainties regarding the specific circuit configuration and the roles of the transformers mentioned, as well as the implications of using RF current in conjunction with a power transformer.

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My objective is to make a lc circuit that will have a potential difference across the inductor that is lower than that of the capacitor. A spark gap must also be used. Will this work and will the resonant frequency be the same as if it was wired conventionally?
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Samson4 said:
My objective is to make a lc circuit that will have a potential difference across the inductor that is lower than that of the capacitor. A spark gap must also be used. Will this work and will the resonant frequency be the same as if it was wired conventionally?
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For a resonant LC circuit, the voltage across the inductor will always equal that across the inductor. I think your circuit is flawed, although I am not certain if you are indicating a power transformer at the bottom, or an RF transformer of some sort.
 
tech99 said:
For a resonant LC circuit, the voltage across the inductor will always equal that across the inductor. I think your circuit is flawed, although I am not certain if you are indicating a power transformer at the bottom, or an RF transformer of some sort.
It is a transformer. So such a circuit is impossible?
 
As it stands at the moment, you are asking radio frequency current to flow through a power transformer.
I think that, in principle, a resonant circuit could have an RF transformer between L and C, but I am still unsure about your circuit configuration because the transformer cannot function for RF.
 
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I see what you are saying now. I'll look into it further and be back. Thank you for your responses..
 

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