Contents
1. What is a solenoid?
2. Magnetic circuit theory
2.1. Forces in magnetic systems
3. DC, AC, or PWM drive
4. Force-stroke curves
5. Plunger end styles
6. Latching solenoids
7. Driving solenoids
7.1. Flywheel diodes
7.2. Suppression
7.3. Solenoid driver chips
8. Designing your own solenoid or actuator
8.1. Increasing the MMF
8.2. Decrease the reluctance
8.3. Opposing spring constant
8.4. Relay contacts
9. Links & Books
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