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Re: Primary ignition, current & voltage sampling potential
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 8/16/1999

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Hello Lee. The relationship is like this. T = L/R. Time equals Inductance devided by Resistance. It takes 5 time constants for the current to achieve its maximum value (overcome the active component).... Login to read more.