Pulse Transformers

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	TTC-8128 Tamura	TRANSF 10BASE-T 1PORT 16-SOIC	0
	STT-102 Tamura	TRANSFORMER TRIGGER 5.0MH 1:1	0
	TTC-6020 Tamura	TRANSF ISOL T1/CFPT/ISDN 16-SOIC	0
	TTC-4086 Tamura	TRANSF ADSL 1.41:1 RAT 475UH SMT	0
	TTC-4087 Tamura	TRANSF ADSL 1:1 RATIO 850UH SMT	0
	TTC-8102 Tamura	TRANSF 10/100B-T 1PORT 16-SOIC	0
	TTC-8144 Tamura	TRANSF 10/100B-X 1PORT 16-SOIC	0
	TTC-8137 Tamura	TRANSF GIGABIT 1000B-T 24-SOIC	0
	TTC-4084 Tamura	PULSE XFMR 2.3:1 2MH	0
	TTC-8138 Tamura	TRANSF GIGABIT 1000B-T 24-SOIC	0
	STT-105 Tamura	TRANSFORMER TRIGGER 5.0MH 1:1:1	0
	TTC-6023 Tamura	TRANSF T1/E1/CEPT ISDN 40-SOIC	0
	TTC-8135 Tamura	TRANSF GIGABIT 1000B-T 24-SOIC	0
	TTC-6017 Tamura	TRANSF ISOL T1/CFPT/ISDN 16-SOIC	0
	TTC-6018 Tamura	TRANSF ISOL T1/CFPT/ISDN 16-SOIC	0
	TTC-4054 Tamura	TRANSF ADSL 100:49 OHM 1.5MH	0
	STT-104 Tamura	TRANSFORMER TRIGGER 1.0MH 1:1:1	0
	TTC-8124 Tamura	TRANSF 10BASE-T 1PORT 16-SOIC	0
	TTC-4089 Tamura	PULSE XFMR 1:2 2MH	0
	TTC-4062 Tamura	PULSE XFMR 1:2 2MH	0

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