Where to Find mH Inductors for Banana Plugs in Basic Electronics Labs?

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The discussion centers on sourcing inductors in the milliHenry range suitable for basic electronics physics labs, particularly for experiments involving resonance in RLC circuits. Participants suggest using pre-made inductors, with a recommendation for Taiyo Yuden LHL08 inductors available on Digikey. There is a desire for a more permanent solution for connecting inductors with banana plugs, leading to suggestions for using male/female banana plugs with screw terminals. A few options for binding posts are shared, including affordable alternatives from Electrokit and a kit from Pasco, although the latter is noted for its high price. The conversation emphasizes the need for cost-effective solutions for educational settings while maintaining functionality in circuit experiments.
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Hi all physics teachers

I am looking for inductors in the range mH for usage with banana plugs for basic electronics physics labs (like resonance in RLC-circuits etc).

I know I can build my own very simple, but if you know a place where I can buy those pre-made I would be very helpful :)
 
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I've used the Taiyo Yuden LHL08 inductors in many circuits, and it looks like they are available via Digikey. Does that work for you?

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/fixed-inductors/71?s=N4IgTCBcDaIDYAs4AYAcIC6BfIA

https://ds.yuden.co.jp/TYCOMPAS/ut/detail?pn=LHL08TB100K&u=M

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I meant something like this
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where you can just insert banana plug chords

Right now I have inductors which i place in these
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But I am looking for a more "permenent" option :)
 
malawi_glenn said:
But I am looking for a more "permenent" option :)
One option would be to use a M/F banana plug and just use the built-in screw terminals to connect the leads of the inductor to the two parallel banana plugs. This is an example of what I'm talking about, although this particular one at Digikey is a bit pricey at $17. You can probably find less expensive ones...

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/pomona-electronics/1286/745043?utm_adgroup=Banana%20and%20Tip%20Connectors%20-%20Binding%20Posts&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_Product_Connectors%2C%20Interconnects_NEW&utm_term=&utm_content=Banana%20and%20Tip%20Connectors%20-%20Binding%20Posts&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSRe2eocvbjmuOcN3IxZL7Ba4yedxmTBbizEELea-X57gbi7WFUa9fVMaAoTLEALw_wcB

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yeah that is better
 
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Pasco sells a variety of them.
 
Mister T said:
Pasco sells a variety of them.
You have link?
 
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The 200-turn coil is only $55.

Pasco is not known for their products being inexpensive. If it's institutional money I learned to not bat an eye. It's all "funny money".
 

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