INDUCTIVE DEVICES WITH SPLITS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

摘要

Methods and apparatus for providing enhanced coupled inductive devices. In one embodiment, an inductive device is disclosed that is suitable in Ethernet applications with data speeds exceeding one (1) Gbps. Specifically, the inductive devices described herein possess a high level of magnetic and capacitive coupling between the wires of the windings. Moreover, the inductive devices described herein are suitable for automated processes, thereby reducing the overall costs associated with their manufacture and use. Furthermore, methods for manufacturing and using these aforementioned inductive devices are also disclosed. For example, the aforementioned inductive devices may readily be incorporated into ICMs thereby replacing, in their entirety or in part, manually wound toroidal transformers.

主权项

1. An inductive device, comprising:
a core comprising an axial portion, a first flange portion and a second flange portion, with the first flange portion being disposed on an opposing side of the axial portion with the second flange portion; the first flange portion comprising a first plurality of interface connections and the second flange portion comprising a second plurality of interface connections; a pair of primary windings, with each primary winding of the pair being coupled to one of the first plurality of interface connections and one of the second plurality of interface connections; and a pair of secondary windings, with each secondary winding of the pair being coupled to one of the first plurality of interface connections and one of the second plurality of interface connections.