Abstract: An electromagnetic coil that can withstand high temperatures and operate efficiently and methods of making the same are provided. In preferred embodiments the electromagnetic coil comprises: a bobbin made entirely of ceramic; a coiled conductor wrapped around the bobbin; a potting resin applied to the coiled conductor during winding wherein, the resin is a siloxane polymer mixed with a metal oxide or a cyanate ester; and an overwind made of glass fiber yarn.