When uncoupled inductances L1, L2, L3, ... are connected in series, the total inductance LS is:
LS = L1 + L2 + L3 + ...
When two coupled inductances L1 and L2 with mutual inductance M are connected in series, the total inductance LS is:
LS = L1 + L2 ± 2M
The plus or minus sign indicates that the coupling is either
additive or subtractive, depending on the connection polarity. |