Pulse Transformers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
QC1553-85 PulseR (iNRCORE	TRANSFORMER PBC	0
PA1835NL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 4.5UH	0
Q1553-20 PulseR (iNRCORE	TRANSFORMER PBC	108
PA2047NL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 7.2UH	0
B8859NL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR ADSL ETSI-A	0
78601/8MC-R Murata Power Solutions	PULSE XFMR 1:1 1MH	0
MGDT100100 Vishay / Dale	PLANAR GATE-DRIVE XFMR, 1 : 1 :	17
749020023A Würth Elektronik Midcom	XFRMR LAN 1000 BASE-T 1:1 350UH	80
SM353230-181N7Y J.W. Miller / Bourns	CHIP LAN XFMR,1 /2.5/5G,3.5X3.2X	2000
S22523 Newava Technology	TRANSFORMER FOR CS 8401,2:8411	810
10GB-6011T PulseR (iNRCORE	LAN MODULE XFRMR 10GBASE-T SMD	0
VGT10/9EE-X01S1P4 TDK Corporation	PULSE TRANSFORMERS FOR BMS (BATT	777
XFBMC2103-2S-B XFMRS	XFMR BATT MGMT AEC-Q200	1700
HX5084NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 1 CT:1CT TX/RX 350UH	1132
T6075NL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 1:1 225UH	12
78604/2C Murata Power Solutions	PULSE XFMR 2:1 500UH	47
H1187NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	XFRMR MAGNT MOD 1PORT POE 10/100	0
H5062FNLT PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 1CT:1CT TX 1CT:1CT RX	81
PA3855.002NL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 48UH	0
H5120NL PulseLarsen Antenna	MODULE XFORMR SNGL GIGABIT SMD	2278

Pulse Transformers

1. Overview

Pulse transformers are specialized electromagnetic devices designed to transfer electrical pulse signals between circuits while maintaining galvanic isolation. They play a critical role in modern electronics by enabling efficient signal transmission, voltage level conversion, and noise suppression. Their unique ability to handle fast transient signals makes them essential in power electronics, telecommunications, and industrial control systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Signal Pulse Transformer	High bandwidth, fast rise time (ns level), low distortion	Digital communication interfaces (RS485, Ethernet)
Power Pulse Transformer	High voltage isolation (>1kV), high efficiency (>90%)	Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), motor drives
High-Voltage Pulse Transformer	Multi-kV insulation, partial discharge resistance	X-ray generators, radar systems
Wideband Pulse Transformer	Frequency range: 100kHz-100MHz, flat response curve	RF amplifiers, test equipment

3. Structure and Components

Typical construction includes:

Primary/secondary windings: Enamelled copper wire with precise turn ratio
Magnetic core: Ferrite (high permeability), powdered iron (high saturation)
Insulation system: Multi-layer dielectric barriers, vacuum pressure impregnation
Termination: Surface-mount pads or through-hole pins

Advanced designs use planar transformers with PCB-integrated windings for improved thermal management.

4. Key Technical Parameters

Parameter	Typical Range	Importance
Turns Ratio	1:1 to 1:100	Voltage scaling accuracy
Frequency Range	100kHz-10MHz	Signal integrity maintenance
Isolation Voltage	500V-30kV	Safety compliance (UL/IEC)
Pulse Rise Time	1ns-50ns	Digital signal fidelity
Leakage Inductance	<1 H	Efficiency optimization

5. Application Fields

Power Electronics: Isolated gate drivers for IGBT/MOSFET
Telecommunications: DSL line interface units
Medical Equipment: Patient-isolated monitoring systems
Industrial Control: PLC signal transmission
Automotive: EV battery management system (BMS) isolation

Case Study: In electric vehicle chargers, pulse transformers enable 1500V isolation between grid and battery systems while maintaining 98% signal integrity at 2MHz switching frequency.

6. Leading Manufacturers

Manufacturer	Key Product Series	Specifications
Coilcraft	Pulse-Hi Series	1:1.4 ratio, 25kV isolation, 100MHz bandwidth
Pulse Electronics	PA1538NL	1:16 ratio, 3kV isolation, 100ns rise time
TDK-Lambda	CUT100	2.5kV isolation, 2MHz frequency, SMD package

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Match turns ratio with driver/receiver voltage requirements
Verify insulation class against system safety standards
Check frequency response vs. signal bandwidth requirements
Consider thermal rating for continuous power operation
Evaluate PCB footprint constraints (through-hole vs SMD)

8. Industry Trends

Current development directions include:

Miniaturization through nanocrystalline core materials
Integration with EMI filtering components
Increased operating frequencies (>10MHz) for 5G infrastructure
SiC/GaN compatible designs for wide bandgap power devices
Automotive-grade models for 800V EV systems