Pulse Transformers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
78615/16MC Murata Power Solutions	PULSE XFMR 1CT:1CT 4MH	37
IT242 Schaffner EMC, Inc.	XFRMR PULSE 1:1:1 DL 2.5MH .1A	131
VGT10/9EE-204S2P4 TDK Corporation	TRANSFORMERS FOR BMS	419
MGDT100125-SM Vishay / Dale	PLANAR GATE-DRIVE XFMR, 1 : 1.25	131
T1137NL PulseLarsen Antenna	TRANSFORMER TELECOM DUAL T1/E2	0
78601/3MC-R Murata Power Solutions	PULSE XFMR 1:1 200UH	0
HX2260FNLT PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 1 CT:1CT TX/RX 350UH	1095
DA102JC-R Murata Power Solutions	DIGITAL AUDIO TX 1:1 3MH DIP	795
PE-65870NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	XFRMR 1CT:1.15CT/1CT:1.15CT SMD	0
ALAN-2204 Abracon	PULSE XFMR 1CT:1CT 350UH	489
PE-65967NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	XFRMR T3/DS3/E3/STS-1 1:1 SMD	654
IT155 Schaffner EMC, Inc.	XFRMR PULSE 1:1 SINGLE 5MH 0.1A	0
PE-65848NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	XFRMR 1CS:1CS FOR ECHELON/NEURON	23
750510348 Würth Elektronik Midcom	VDSL XFRM WE-DSL IKANOS BOARD	0
78615/2JC Murata Power Solutions	PULSE XFMR 1CT:1CT 500UH	1793
HDX8008NL PulseLarsen Antenna	MDL,SIN, HDBASET, 60W, SMT	316
H0019NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	MODULE MAGNETIC LAN 1:1 10/100	0
HM1188NL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 1CT:1CT TX 1CT:1CT RX	1020
YLTH48003T Trigon Components	PULSE TRANSFORMER LAN 2.5G/5G	5
7490100110A Würth Elektronik Midcom	TRANSFORMER LAN 10/100 SMD	2060

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