Difference between revisions of "EMI suppression cores"
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| − | [[File:Ferrirebeads.jpg|thumb|Snap-on ferrite | + | [[File:Ferrirebeads.jpg|thumb|Snap-on ferrite cores]] |
| − | [[File:Ferritebead.jpg|thumb|Toroidal ferrite | + | [[File:Ferritebead.jpg|thumb|Toroidal ferrite core]] |
EMI suppression cores or ferrite cores are an efficient way to reduce high frequency interference from wiring. Running cables through a ferrite beads is a recommended solution attempt if signal reliability problems are encountered. | EMI suppression cores or ferrite cores are an efficient way to reduce high frequency interference from wiring. Running cables through a ferrite beads is a recommended solution attempt if signal reliability problems are encountered. | ||
==Selection== | ==Selection== | ||
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*Inductor cores | *Inductor cores | ||
*Iron powder cores | *Iron powder cores | ||
| − | Warning: most ferrite & iron powder cores look same. If unsure about material properties, its most safe to purchase new low to medium frequency | + | Warning: most ferrite & iron powder cores look same. If unsure about material properties, its most safe to purchase new low to medium frequency cores. |
==Where to find suitable cores== | ==Where to find suitable cores== | ||
Ferrite cores are available from most electronic part distributors such as: | Ferrite cores are available from most electronic part distributors such as: | ||
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*Mouser | *Mouser | ||
*Farnell | *Farnell | ||
| − | Some popular ferrite | + | Some popular ferrite core brands: |
* Laird-Signal Integrity Products | * Laird-Signal Integrity Products | ||
* Fair-Rite | * Fair-Rite | ||
==Usage with VSD-E/XE drives== | ==Usage with VSD-E/XE drives== | ||
| − | To solve an EMI problem its good to have selection of beads that can be tried on different cables. Most typical placement for | + | To solve an EMI problem its good to have selection of beads that can be tried on different cables. Most typical placement for cores: |
*USB adapter | *USB adapter | ||
*CMD cable | *CMD cable | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 21 February 2013
EMI suppression cores or ferrite cores are an efficient way to reduce high frequency interference from wiring. Running cables through a ferrite beads is a recommended solution attempt if signal reliability problems are encountered.
Selection
For motor control applications it is recommended to get low to medium frequency ferrite cores for maximum efficiency.
- Preferred types
- Core material designed for low to medium frequency bands (attenuation between 1-300 MHz)
- Large enough to fit cable multiple rounds through it
- Avoid (might make things worse)
- Core material designed for high frequency bands (above 300 MHz)
- Inductor cores
- Iron powder cores
Warning: most ferrite & iron powder cores look same. If unsure about material properties, its most safe to purchase new low to medium frequency cores.
Where to find suitable cores
Ferrite cores are available from most electronic part distributors such as:
- Digikey
- Mouser
- Farnell
Some popular ferrite core brands:
- Laird-Signal Integrity Products
- Fair-Rite
Usage with VSD-E/XE drives
To solve an EMI problem its good to have selection of beads that can be tried on different cables. Most typical placement for cores:
- USB adapter
- CMD cable
- Encoder cable
- Motor output cable (all motor wires through core, multiple turns)
- HV DC power supply cable (+ and - leads through core, multiple turns)
Note: don't run multiple cables through single core.
