Pulse Transformers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
7490240120 Würth Elektronik Midcom	XFRMR WE-LAN 10/100/1000 BASE-T	595
760301104 Würth Elektronik Midcom	XFRMR GATE DRIVE 2:1:1 SMD	103
749023310 Würth Elektronik Midcom	WE-LAN AQ 10/100/1000 BASE-T SMT	799
750510347 Würth Elektronik Midcom	VDSL XFRM WE-DSL IKANOS BOARD	0
749014018 Würth Elektronik Midcom	10/100 BASE-T SMD TRANSFORMER 1	84
749012310 Würth Elektronik Midcom	WE-LAN AQ 10/100 BASE-T SMT TRAN	796
760301106 Würth Elektronik Midcom	XFRMR GATE DRIVE 1:1 SMD	969
7500718001 Würth Elektronik Midcom	ANALOG MODEM XFRM WE-AMT	0
749014010 Würth Elektronik Midcom	TRANSFORMER WE-LAN MED 10/100BT	245
749020100 Würth Elektronik Midcom	TRANSFORMER LAN 10/100/1000 SMD	0
7490200136 Würth Elektronik Midcom	LAN XFRM SMD 10/100/1000 POE	510
750316094 Würth Elektronik Midcom	GATE DRIVE TRANSFORMER	0
749020111 Würth Elektronik Midcom	TRANSFORMER LAN 10/100/1000 SMD	1929
749052051 Würth Elektronik Midcom	XFRMR LAN 10G BASE-T 1:1 120UH	163
760301305 Würth Elektronik Midcom	XFRMR GATE DRIVE SMD	285
749020111A Würth Elektronik Midcom	WE-LAN 10/100/1000 BASE-T SMT TR	3173
760301301 Würth Elektronik Midcom	XFRMR GATE DRIVE SMD	698
750510719 Würth Elektronik Midcom	DIGITAL TRANSFORMER	108
750082180 Würth Elektronik Midcom	TRANSFORMER 1:1	0
750510476 Würth Elektronik Midcom	PLC TRANSFORMER EE13 THT TI	260

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