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E6D05
How do ferrite and powdered iron compare for use in an inductor core?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. Ferrite cores generally require fewer turns to produce a given inductance value
Ferrite generally has higher permeability than powdered iron, so fewer turns are needed for the same inductance. Powdered iron has better temperature stability.
Tip: Ferrite: high permeability, fewer turns.