Inductors — Lesson 2

This lesson covers the concept inductors and how it works. It further delves into the construction of inductors, their non-idealities, and how they can be modeled. For instance, it uses the example of a solenoid to explain the concept of inductance and how it can be created on an IC. It also explains the concept of EMF and core and copper loss.

Video Highlights

00:24 - Introduction and recap of previous lecture
09:20 - Concept of inductors and how they work
24:36 - How to make an inductor on an IC and spiral inductor
41:16 - Non-idealities of inductors, including copper loss and core loss
49:00 - Discussion on EMF

Key Takeaways

- Passive components like inductors, capacitors, and registers play a crucial role in CMOS RF integrated circuits.
- Capacitance is formed between two parallel plates and can be manipulated in an IC.
- Inductors can be created on an IC, and their non-idealities can be modeled for accurate simulation.
- The concept of inductance can be understood using the example of a solenoid.
- Copper loss and core loss are two significant losses associated with inductors.