Hi all, I have a question about "partial self inductance". which is introduced in "Signal integrity : Simplified" by Eric Bogatin. By the definition of partial self inductance, (partial self inductance is the # of field line loops around a "conductor" per current) I thought the partial self inductance has only a relationship with the amount of current enclosed by the field line loops. But this book says("Signal integrity : Simplified" by Eric Bogatin p.160) that the partial self inductance varies with the cross-sectional area of conductor. It means if we make the radius of round rod wire larger, the current will spread out more and the partial self-inductance will decrease. Does the size of cross-sectional area of conductor(the current distribution) affects the # of field line loops around a "conductor", if the amount of current is fixed? Does this make sense with the definition of partial self inductance? Or do I misunderstand something? Thanks in advance K.C Koo ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.net List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu