Dr.-Ing. Heinz Zenkner - Technical Marketing, Applicaton Engineering
Dr.-Ing. Heinz Zenkner
Common Mode Choke
12. August 2025
Reading time: 10 Min.

Common Mode Chokes: Simulation, Design, and Unconventional Applications

Content you may also like

ANP146

Common Mode Chokes (CMCs) are crucial for suppressing noise in electronic systems but there's more to them than meets the eye. While they are known for filtering unwanted common-mode signals in power and data lines, understanding their internal behavior, simulation accuracy, and extended use cases can unlock entirely new possibilities.

In this application note, we explore the WE-CMDC series not only through theoretical insights and LTspice simulations but also through real-world measurements and unexpected circuit applications. From precise equivalent circuit modeling to using CMCs in oscillators or DC-DC converter filters, this guide reveals how these compact components can become powerful tools beyond conventional filtering.

 

Contents:

  • LTspice Simulation of Common Mode Filters
  • Practical Filter Designs Using WE-CMDC
  • Unconventional Use Cases: Low-Distortion Oscillator (Meissner Oscillator) & Signal Transformer
  • Final Remarks

 

Download: ANP146

Share on:

Content you may also like