## 3.15 `L`: Inductor

### 3.15.1 Syntax

`L` xxxxxxx n+ n– value
`L` xxxxxxx n+ n– expression
`L` xxxxxxx n+ n– value {`II=`initial-current}
`.INDuctor` label n+ n– expression

### 3.15.2 Purpose

Inductor, or general flux storage element.

### 3.15.3 Probes

The following probes are available in addition to those available for all basic elements.

`DT`
  Time step. The internal time step used for this device for numerical integration. It is not necessarily the same as the global time step.
`TIME`
  Time. The time of the most recent calculation of this device. It is not necessarily the same as the global time.
`TIMEOLD`
  The time of the previous calculation of this device. It is not necessarily the same as the global time.

### 3.15.4 Comments

N+ and n– are the positive and negative element nodes, respectively. Value is the inductance in Henries.
The (optional) initial condition is the initial (time = 0) value of the inductor current (in Amperes). Note that the initial conditions (if any) apply only if the `UIC` option is specified on the `transient` command.