We have seen that Parallel Resonance circuits are similar to series resonance circuits. Resonance occurs in a parallel RLC circuit when the total circuit current is “in-phase” with the supply voltage as the two reactive components cancel each other out.

What are parallel resonant circuits used for?

A parallel resonant circuit provides current magnification. A parallel resonant circuit can be used as load impedance in output circuits of RF amplifiers. Due to high impedance, the gain of amplifier is maximum at resonant frequency. Both parallel and series resonant circuits are used in induction heating.

What is parallel resonance condition?

Parallel resonance is a resonance condition that usually occurs in parallel resonant circuits, where the voltage becomes a maximum for a given current. Being a parallel resonance means the impedance is high and inrush surge current relatively low compared to a simple capacitor.