PC-04 · Chapter 1 · Passives & Components
Common-mode choke vs ferrite bead
When do you use a common-mode choke instead of a ferrite bead? What are the drawbacks of a choke?
| Level | ●● onsite technical |
| Track | General board |
| Really testing | Understanding flux cancellation and common-mode vs differential-mode noise. |
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