Micro-C Transformer Basics
Types
•Flux-Coupled
•Voltage Balun (Transmission Line)
•Current Balun (Transmission Line)
•Autotransformer
Package Construction
•Ceramic: Premium high performance
•FR4: Economical for high volume applications
•Plastic: Inexpensive budget performance Can provide isolation from DC voltages (flux-coupled)
•For electrical safety
•To minimize un-wanted nois
Baluns: Flux coupled, Transmission line.
Auto Transformers
Cores: Low cost, small, good Curie Temp
Impedance ratio: 1:1 or 1:4 for Tx Line, any n1:n2 step for flux coupled.
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