For the notation of Voltsecond and Volt-mu-second

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In summary, The notation 'Et' in the book Switching Power Supply A to Z refers to the magnitude of the voltμseconds across the inductor, written as Vμs. It is not a separable term and should not be confused with V-t, which is equal to Et.
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I have a question regarding the difference in the two notation found in the book, Switching Power Supply A to Z, on page 75(sorry I cannot show it here),

It read something like this:

We know that current swing is voltseconds per unit inductance. So we can also write
I = Et/L_{μH} (any topology)
Here ‘Et’ is defined as the (magnitude of the) voltμseconds across the inductor (either during
the on-time or off-time — both being necessarily equal in steady state)

Over here, is that the 'E' in 'Et' meaning energy? Or it simply represents 'V'? Or 'Et' itself is a single, non-separable term?
And should I write Voltsecond in V-t?

Is V-t = Et in nature, with Et = V-t x mu(10^-6)?

Thank you for your attention.


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It looks like 'Et' is a single, non-separable term, meaning the magnitude of the voltμseconds across the inductor. So it would be written as Vμs. V-t = Et in nature, with Et = V-t x mu(10^-6).
 

FAQ: For the notation of Voltsecond and Volt-mu-second

What is the difference between Voltsecond and Volt-mu-second?

Both Voltsecond and Volt-mu-second are units used to measure electrical charge. The main difference is that Volt-mu-second is a more precise unit, as it takes into account the magnetic field strength, whereas Voltsecond does not.

How is Voltsecond calculated?

Voltsecond is calculated by multiplying the voltage in volts by the time in seconds. This gives the total amount of electrical charge that has passed through a point in a circuit.

3. What is the significance of using the unit Volt-mu-second?

Volt-mu-second is used in situations where the magnetic field strength is a crucial factor in determining the amount of electrical charge. This is often the case in electromagnetism experiments or calculations.

4. Can Voltsecond and Volt-mu-second be used interchangeably?

No, Voltsecond and Volt-mu-second are not interchangeable as they measure different aspects of electrical charge. However, in some cases where the magnetic field strength is negligible, they can be used interchangeably with a small margin of error.

5. How are these units used in practical applications?

Voltsecond and Volt-mu-second are commonly used in electrical engineering and physics to calculate the amount of energy transferred through an electrical circuit. They are also used in designing and testing electrical devices, such as motors and generators.

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