Advanced WFC Concepts

What is Resonance? Resonance is a phenomenon that occurs when a system is driven at its natural ...

LC Circuit Fundamentals An LC circuit consists of an inductor (L) and a capacitor (C) connected ...

Quality Factor (Q) Explained The Quality Factor, or Q, is one of the most important parameters i...

Bandwidth & Ring-Down Decay Understanding bandwidth and ring-down decay is essential for designi...

Voltage Magnification at Resonance Voltage magnification is the cornerstone of VIC circuit opera...

What is the Electric Double Layer? The Electric Double Layer (EDL) is a fundamental electrochemi...

EDL Capacitance in Water Calculating the actual capacitance of a water fuel cell requires unders...

The Helmholtz Model The Helmholtz model is the simplest description of the Electric Double Layer...

The Stern Layer Model The Stern model combines the best features of the Helmholtz and Gouy-Chapm...

EDL Effects in Water Fuel Cells This page integrates everything we've learned about the Electric...

Introduction to Electrochemical Impedance Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is a powe...

The Randles Equivalent Circuit The Randles circuit is the most widely used equivalent circuit mo...

Cole-Cole Relaxation Model The Cole-Cole model describes how the dielectric properties of materi...

Warburg Diffusion Impedance The Warburg impedance describes mass transport limitations in electr...

Constant Phase Elements (CPE) The Constant Phase Element (CPE) is a generalized circuit element ...

What is a VIC Circuit? The Voltage Intensifier Circuit (VIC) is a resonant circuit topology desi...

Primary Side (L1-C1) Analysis The primary side of the VIC consists of the first inductor (L1) an...

Secondary Side (L2-WFC) Analysis The secondary side of the VIC consists of the second inductor (...

Resonant Charging Principle Resonant charging is a technique where energy is transferred to a ca...

Step-Charging Ladder Effect Step-charging, also known as the "staircase" or "ladder" effect, ref...

Inductor/Choke Fundamentals Inductors, commonly called "chokes" in VIC terminology, are the work...

Core Materials & Properties The core material of an inductor dramatically affects its performanc...

Wire Gauge & Material Selection The wire used to wind an inductor directly affects its DC resist...

Bifilar Winding Technique Bifilar winding is a special technique where two wires are wound toget...

Parasitic Capacitance & SRF Real inductors have parasitic capacitance between turns and layers t...

DC Resistance and Q Factor The DC resistance (DCR) of an inductor is the primary factor limiting...

Water Fuel Cell Basics The Water Fuel Cell (WFC) is the heart of the VIC system—the component wh...

Electrode Geometry & Spacing The physical design of WFC electrodes directly determines its elect...

Water Conductivity & Dielectric Properties Water's electrical properties—conductivity and dielec...

Calculating WFC Capacitance Accurate calculation of WFC capacitance is essential for VIC circuit...

Matching WFC to Circuit For optimal VIC performance, the WFC must be properly matched to the cir...

VIC Matrix Calculator Overview The VIC Matrix Calculator is a comprehensive design tool that int...

Component Input Parameters This page details all input parameters used across the VIC Matrix Cal...

Simulation Tab Explained The Simulation tab provides visual analysis of your VIC circuit design....

Circuit Optimization Strategies This page covers practical strategies for optimizing your VIC ci...

Interpreting Calculation Results Understanding what the calculator's output values mean and how ...

PLL-Based Frequency Control Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) circuits can automatically track and maintai...

Harmonic Analysis VIC circuits are typically driven by non-sinusoidal waveforms (pulses, square ...

Transformer Coupling Effects In VIC circuits, the primary (L1) and secondary (L2) chokes may be ...

Energy Efficiency Analysis Understanding energy flow in VIC circuits helps optimize performance ...

Experimental Validation Methods Theoretical calculations and simulations must be validated with ...

Complete Formula Reference This appendix provides a comprehensive reference of all formulas used...

Appendix B: Wire Gauge & Material Tables Complete reference tables for wire properties used in V...

Appendix C: Core Specifications Reference specifications for magnetic cores commonly used in VIC...

Glossary of Terms A comprehensive glossary of technical terms used throughout the VIC Matrix edu...