What type of software to configure coils, inductors, transformers?

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The discussion centers on the search for software tools to configure coils, inductors, transformers, and related components such as core selection and basic integrated circuit (IC) availability. Participants highlight the abundance of free and shareware options available for these tasks. The user expresses a need for software that can assist in the design and assembly of coil and rotor systems, indicating a gap in expected performance. The conversation also touches on the distinction between software design and hardware design, emphasizing the need for specialized tools in the latter.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of coil and inductor design principles
  • Familiarity with transformer configurations
  • Knowledge of core materials and their selection criteria
  • Basic concepts of integrated circuits and their applications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research software options for coil design, such as Coil32 or LTspice
  • Explore transformer design tools like FEMM or ANSYS Maxwell
  • Learn about core material properties and selection techniques
  • Investigate integrated circuit design software for basic component selection
USEFUL FOR

Electronics engineers, hobbyists in circuit design, and anyone involved in the design and assembly of electromagnetic components will benefit from this discussion.

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What type of software?

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a simple software program that I may be able to configure coils, inductors, transformers, core selection etc. Basic ic availability, selection of switches, LEDs, types/strenghths/shapes of permanent magnets. I'm aware that there is a lot of free/shareware out there. Would you know of one out there that would suit my direction of intereset.

I'm having a little issue with the coil and rotor essembly I constructed. It's not doing what I intuitivley would expect.

Thanks for all your help.
 
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