Orthogonal joined plate windings for toroidal magnetics

An electromagnetic core and winding assembly, comprising:

• a core comprising a body and an aperture defined by an inner surface of the body;
• and
• a plurality of plate windings configured to electromagnetically operate with the core, the plurality of plate windings disposed to cross and at least partially surround the body of the core, a portion of each of the plurality of plate windings passing through the aperture of the core, wherein at least one of the plate windings has sections of electrical or thermal conductor attached in parallel to current flow to increase ampacity, reduce resistance, and/or improve thermal distribution or dissipation.