Multi-gap PQ-core design
Multi-gap PQ-core design

This Multi-gap PQ-Core Design Tool simplifies complex magnetic component engineering directly in your web browser. By entering the ideal core dimensions, gap conditions, and materials, the platform instantly calculates precise core factors, magnetic properties, and essential physical parameters. This automated process eliminates manual calculations to accelerate your magnetic design workflow.
PQ-core diagram
Input the core dimensions:
A B C D E F G H I
Multi-gap center diagram
Input the multi-gap conditions:
1. Number of the central stick cores:
For symmetry concern, the number should be even.
2. The spacer thickness (mm):
3. The center gap G3 (mm):
Select the material grade:
Output the results:

Core factors:

C1 =
mm⁻¹
C2 =
mm⁻³

Effective core parameters:

Ae =
mm²
Le =
mm
Ve =
mm³
Amin =
mm²

Magnetic properties:

μe =
AL =
nH/N²
Multi-gap PQH-core product series in homogeneous core materials
Number of central stick cores: 2 unit: mm
Core type Dim. ID
A/2B
A B C D E F G I Spacer
thickness
Center
gap G3
Gapping
size
AL(nH/N²)
P453 P53 P61
PQH-corePQH 30/30 30.00 15.00 23.00 13.30 25.50 11.70 20.70 6.00 0.40 ~0.4 0.20 195 186 181
0.60 ~0.6 0.30 137 133 130
1.00 ~1.0 0.50 90 88 87
40/40 40.50 20.00 28.04 15.00 36.80 14.85 29.00 6.60 0.40 ~0.4 0.20 246 233 227
0.60 ~0.6 0.30 173 166 163
1.00 ~1.0 0.50 112 110 108
50/50 50.00 25.00 32.00 20.00 44.00 18.10 32.50 8.60 0.60 ~0.6 0.30 295 282 276
1.00 ~1.0 0.50 190 184 182
1.50 ~1.5 0.75 135 133 131
Reference:
IEC 60205: 2016 Calculation of the effective parameters of magnetic piece parts