Transformer and Inductor

[Munyua44]

Is a transformer similar as an inductor?

 

[Externet]

Yes, an inductor is a coiled (winding) conductor; a transformer can contain more than one coil usually sharing the same core and then called transformer.

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

please, do an internet search before posting similar questions.

A search on "inductor vs transformer" gives more than 6 million hits. And most hits on the first page give really good informations, definitions, discussions and even videos on this topic.

Klaus

 

[Munyua44]

Yes, an inductor is a coiled (winding) conductor; a transformer can contain more than one coil usually sharing the same core and then called transformer.

I have been doing a project that involves SMD components such as the inductor and the transformers. How would I differentiate between the inductor and the transformer when it comes to this types of SMD components?

 

[crutschow]

You need to look at their intended purpose.
You cannot always tell just by looking at them, but if it has only two leads, then it must be a inductor.
If it has more than two leads it can be either a transformer, or a multiple-winding or tapped inductor.

 

[salmanshu]

the inductor is a coil in a squirrel shape while transformer is somehow similar to inductor in a sense that a wire is wrounded around the core of transformer just like inductor

 

[crutschow]

the inductor is a coil in a squirrel shape

What is a "squirrel shape"?

 

[barry]

 

[KlausST]

Hi,

Is this an IEC standard symbol?

Klaus

 

[barry]

Hi,

Is this an IEC standard symbol?

Klaus

It is now.