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Common-Mode Impedance of a Ferrite Toroid on a Cable Harness
Progress In Electromagnetics Research C
  • Natalia G. Bondarenko
  • Marina Koledintseva, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Peng Shao
  • Phil Berger
  • David Pommerenke, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Daryl G. Beetner, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

Ferrite toroids (or clamps) are widely used to reduce common-mode (CM) currents in power systems. The CM impedance of the ferrite depends on the frequency-dispersive permeability and permittivity of the ferrite, the geometry of the system, and the location of the ferrite in it. An analytical model was developed to predict the CM impedance of a wire harness above a return plane with a ferrite on it. The model is based on transmission line theory for a cable, a ferrite, and a return plane. The parameters of the model are calculated using a frequency-dependent quasistatic model for a ferrite toroid. This model accurately predicts the CM impedance of a mock harness within 3 dB up to 1 GHz. The proposed model is also applied to a real power system consisting of an inverter and a motor. Knowledge of the CM impedance of the system in the operating regime is critical to determining the impact of the ferrite on CM currents. The CM impedance is determined using the dual current clamp technique. The impact of the ferrite on the CM impedance and currents of the power inverter system was predicted within 3 dB, demonstrating the usefulness of the modelling approach for analysis of power systems.

Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory
Keywords and Phrases
  • Electromagnetic compatibility,
  • Electromagnetic pulse,
  • Parasitic capacitance
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2018 Electromagnetics Academy, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Publication Date
01 Jan 2018
Citation Information
Natalia G. Bondarenko, Marina Koledintseva, Peng Shao, Phil Berger, et al.. "Common-Mode Impedance of a Ferrite Toroid on a Cable Harness" Progress In Electromagnetics Research C Vol. 88 (2018) p. 27 - 41 ISSN: 1937-8718
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/daryl-beetner/104/