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IEEE / ANSI

ANSI/IEEE adjustable-core inductor symbol

The adjustable inductor form combines a winding with an adjustment function. Its drawing must identify the adjusted parameter and the product's permitted range, rather than interpreting an arrow as a signal connection.

Drawing use

SLD / Schematic

Application

Power distribution

Reference family

IEEE / ANSI / Manufacturer

Form evidence

Autodesk IEEE-oriented Reactors functional form. Autodesk explicitly publishes this block under IEEE Symbol Preview. The counterpart is the matching functional concept; no equivalence of every detailed standard graphic is asserted.

A distinction that matters

An adjustment arrow does not represent an extra conducting terminal unless the actual device diagram says so.

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Symbols

Adjustable-core inductor

An adjustable-core inductor varies its documented inductive characteristic through a magnetic adjustment. Its permissible range and adjustment method require equipment information.

Drawing use

SLD / Schematic

Application

Power distribution

Reference family

IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Adjustable inductance is not an on/off switching function.

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