What does a self-resonant system mean?(e. g: a self-resonant coil )

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A self-resonant coil is a type of coil in a circuit that exhibits both inductive and capacitive properties, resulting in self-resonance at higher frequencies due to inter-turn capacitance. For instance, an RF coil designed for operation at 100 MHz can self-resonate at 200 MHz. This phenomenon is critical for understanding the behavior of coils in radio frequency applications and impacts their performance in circuits.

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A self resonant coil refers to a coil in a circuit that is not a pure inductance, but becomes capacitive (and hence self-resonant) at higher frequencies due to inter-turn capacitance. An example might be an RF coil designed for use at 100 MHz (FM band) that will self-resonate at 200 MHz due to inter-turn capacitance.
 

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