Coil formers are components found in a transformer(an electrical device that transfers energy between two or more circuits). They're commonly used in electrical printed circuit boards(PCBs) to produce the energy needed to power electrical machines such as motors and generators.
Coil former applications
Coil formers are commonly used in transformers or as reactors in switch-mode power supplies. Transformers are used to bring voltage up or down in an AC electrical circuit. Both transformers and switch-mode power supplies can be used to convert mains AC power to DC power.
There are transformers all over every house. They are inside the chargers used to charge your mobile phone and other personal computing devices. They're also found in loudspeakers and microphones.
Advantages of using coil formers
Coil formers come in different types depending on whether you need to mount them horizontally or vertically.
Coil formers are usually made with an insulating material, such as thermosetting plastic, and are resistant to soldering and soldering heat.
Description:
EPCOS PQ32/20 and P32/30 Vertical coil formers are
made from GFR thermosetting plastic ul 94 V-0 insulation class to IEC 60085. Maximum operating temperature 180°C. Solderability to IEC 60068-2-20.
Description:
B66414W EFD 15/8/5 coil formers from EPCOS are
constructed from GRF thermosetting plastic and feature 8 squared pins. They meet the UL 94 V-0 standard and have an insulation class of IEC 60085:H with a maximum operating temperature of +180°C. ...
Description:
From Epcos, these ETD ferrite cores conform to
IEC 51(CO)276 and are typically used with switch-mode power supply transformers. ETD shape ferrite cores offer a round winding post for minimum winding resistance, and are optimized for power transformer efficiency.
Description:
EPCOS ER9 5/5 Coil former with gullwing terminals,
made from GFR liquid crystal polymer UL 94 V-0 insulation class to IEC 60085. Maximum operating temperature 155°C. Solderability to 60068-2-58.
