Non-Silver Industrial Circuit Component (Inductor Coil)
Electronic Component · Generic Industrial Electronic Manufacturer
Pattern: Standard Industrial Power Supply Design
Type
Electronic Component
Maker
Generic Industrial Electronic Manufacturer
Material
Copper (enameled wire), Ferrite or Iron core, Plastic insulation, Phenolic PCB base
Dimensions
Approx. 2cm wide coil; weight negligible as silver, approx. 10-20g total component mass
Description
This is not a silver item. It is a macro photograph of an internally mounted electronic inductor (choke) on a populated circuit board alongside a capacitor and resistors.
Key Features
Spiral copper winding, industrial labeling on PCB, through-hole solder mounting
Material & Composition
Copper (enameled wire), Ferrite or Iron core, Plastic insulation, Phenolic PCB base
Finish & Decoration
Functional enamel coating (orange/copper color), black epoxy potting/stabilizer
Hallmarks & Stamps
Board designations: 'FS202' (Fuse), 'F2203' (Resistor), '150uF' (Capacitor)
Construction Details
Machine-wound copper wire on a cylindrical core, soldered to a printed circuit board
Functional Features
Electromagnetic induction, energy storage, or electrical filtering
Handle & Grip Details
N/A - Non-silver stationary component
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial automated assembly with standard machine-soldered joints
Authentication Indicators
Lack of hallmarks; presence of electrolytic capacitor and resistors confirms industrial electronics origin
Origin & Manufacturing
Mass-produced in a high-volume electronics factory (likely East Asia)
Era & Period
Late 20th Century / Modern Electronic Era (c. 1980-2010)
Age Estimate
Circa 1990s-2005 based on through-hole soldering and component styles
Cultural Significance
Represents the industrialization of consumer electronics and the shift from metalwork to circuitry
Condition Notes
Dusty and exhibiting fibrous debris (cobwebs/lint); non-functional for artistic or silver-collecting purposes
Value Estimate
$0.00 (Scrap value only; zero silver content)
Care & Maintenance
Do not polish with silver cream. Clean with compressed air or electronics-grade isopropyl alcohol if necessary
Similar Pieces
Transformer coils, solenoids, and magnetic chokes in household appliances
Interesting Facts
While copper is a precious-ish metal, this component has zero troy weight silver value