Pulse Transformers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TOEP13-0155S1 Mentech Technology USA Inc.	POE TRANSFORMER	0
GDE25-5-B Triad Magnetics	TRANSF .875 OHM SINGL GATE DRIVE	0
749053010 Würth Elektronik Midcom	WE-LAN 10G BASE-T SMD TRANSFORME	0
T3001NL PulseLarsen Antenna	TRANSFORMER TELECOM SINGLE T3/E4	844
PA3342NL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 90UH	365
78604/16JC Murata Power Solutions	PULSE XFMR 2:1 3.3MH	0
1000B-5006 PulseR (iNRCORE	XFMR MODULE DUAL 1000B PBC	5
601F Hammond Manufacturing	TRANSFORMER PULSE 9.5UH .4DCR	0
H1302NL PulseLarsen Antenna	XFRMR MAGNETIC 1PORT 1:1 10/100	1006
750313723 Würth Elektronik Midcom	PWR XFMR 1:1 GATE-DRIVE 700UH	1789
HM1234FNL PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 1CT:1CT TX 1CT:1CT RX	0
37543	TRANSF OCTAL T1/E1 1:1/1.26 SMD	1147
R5003NLT PulseR (iNRCORE	XFRMR ETHERNET MOD IND 1000B-T	0
PA2005NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	PULSE XFMR 1:1:1 840UH	1877
H2002DG Mentech Technology USA Inc.	DUAL LAN XFMR 10/100 BASE-T	24
T1124NL PulseLarsen Antenna	XFRMR T1/E1/CEPT/ISDN-PRI 1:2CT	487
XFBMC29DNC-BA09-A XFMRS	XFMR BATT MGMT AEC-Q200	0
DA103JC Murata Power Solutions	DIGITAL AUDIO TX 1:1 5MH DIP	53
DA103JC-R Murata Power Solutions	DIGITAL AUDIO TX 1:1 5MH DIP	0
H1112NLT PulseLarsen Antenna	XFRMR MODULE 1PORT 1:1 10/100	1191

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