Current-compensated Chokes
Common Mode Chokes RC series
Current-compensated Chokes
- Rated currents from 0.25 to 0.7 A
- DC to 400 Hz frequency
- 100 kHz to 3 MHz common-mode resonance frequency
- Dual-choke configurations
- Multiple PCB-mounting options
Features and Benefits
High saturation resistance and excellent thermal behavior
Through hole pin connections
Dual-choke configuration
Small compact design
Multiple housing options
Custom-specific versions are available on request
Environmental friendly open design
Typical Applications
Switch-mode power applications
DC/DC converters
HVAC, typically in EMI input filter for ventilation
LED driver circuit
For suppression-equipment with no earth connection, e.g. medical
Phase-angle control circuits in combination with saturating chokes
Consumer electronics, EDP, test equipment, electronic ballasts in lamps etc.
Applicable for low frequency signaling effective from 10kHz to 30MHz
Technical Specifications
Rated operating voltage
250 VAC
Surge current @ 10 msec
20 x I<sub>N</sub> @ 25°C
Rated inductance
4.7 to 47 MILLIHENRY
4.7 to 47 mH
Stray inductance
Typically 1% of L<sub>N</sub>
Inductance reduction (DC bias with IN)
Less than 10% (25°C)
Temperature range (operation and storage)
-40°C to 125°C (40/125/56)
acc. IEC 60068-1
Flammability corresponding to
UL 94V-0
Design corresponding to
IEC/EN 60938-2
MTBF @ Rated amb. Temp./Voltage (Mil-HB-217F)
> 5,000,000 hours
Operating frequency
DC to 400 Hz
Rated currents
0.25 to 0.7 A
0.25 to 0.7 A @ rated ambient temperature
