Description

How it behaves

  • When a common-mode signal is applied the current travels in the same direction through both coils → magnetic core flux builds up → impedance is high

  • When a differential-mode signal is applied the current travels in the opposite direction through the coils → magnetic core flux weakens → impedance is low

What do Common-Mode Chokes aim to solve

  • Lower magnetic stray fields → better EMI/EMC

  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) with connected components/circuits

  • Lower magnetic stray fields → better EMI/EMC
  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) with connected components/circuits

Voltage (RMS/peak) 400V / 550V
Current (RMS/peak) 70A / 80A
DC resistance (Rdc) ~ 2mΩ
Inductance ~ 25mH
Q factor at operating frequency* < 10
Frequency ** 50Hz - 400kHz

 
* Depends on working frequency range (High Q at operating frequency, Low Q at noise frequency)
** High frequencies, especially above 300kHz, will limit power handling

  • AC line EMC filters

  • High-speed data interfaces, such as USB, HDMI and automotive CAN

  • VFD common-mode voltage suppression → extending life of three-phase motor bearings

  • Current-compensation circuits → The term "Common-Mode Chokes" and "Current-Compensation Chokes" are used interchangeably

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