RL current rise time calculator

Calculate the time for current through an inductor to rise to a target fraction of its final value.

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The RL current rise time is the time required for current through an inductor to rise to a specific percentage of its final value when voltage is applied.

$$ t = -\tau \ln(1 - \text{ratio}) $$

where $\tau = \frac{L}{R}$ is the time constant and the ratio is the target current as a fraction of the final current (e.g., 0.90 for 90%).

See also: How to compute RL current rise time in Python using UliEngineering


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