Common mode impedance
What the choke presents to common mode noise, quoted at a stated frequency. Compare candidates at the same frequency or the numbers do not correspond.
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Signal Line Common Mode Chokes
On a differential pair the choke has to suppress common mode noise without damaging the signal itself. Start from the interface and the frequency band your scan fails, then check that the impedance peak sits away from your signal's fundamental and that insertion loss stays acceptable.
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Common Mode Impedance (10MHZ) ΩMin
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Common Mode Impedance (Ωtyp)
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Inductance (uH) +50/–30%
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RDC (Ω)Max
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Leakage Inductance (nH) typ
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| Image | Part number | Datasheet | Compare | Downloads | Size | Common Mode Impedance (10MHZ) ΩMin | Common Mode Impedance (Ωtyp) | Inductance (uH) +50/–30% | RDC (Ω)Max | Leakage Inductance (nH) typ | Isolation Resistance (MΩ) Min | Rated Current Max | Rated Voltage (V) Max | Sample |
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WHAC-4532A-110U0 | SPEC | 4532 | 300 | 600 | 11 | 1.2 | 50 | 10 | 250mA | 50 |
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By interface
Chokes by interface: USB, CAN, Ethernet, HDMI
The interface sets the data rate and therefore what the choke is allowed to do to the signal.
How to select
Selecting a signal line common mode choke in four steps
Interface first, then the failing band, then signal integrity, then the footprint.
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Start from the interface
USB, CAN bus, Ethernet and HDMI each set a data rate and a signalling scheme. That determines how much the choke is allowed to affect the signal.
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Find the failing band
Read the frequency range where the radiated or conducted scan exceeds the limit, then look for a part whose impedance is high across that range.
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Protect the signal
Check the impedance peak does not sit near your signal's fundamental, and that DC resistance does not add unacceptable loss on the pair.
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Verify on the real link
Measure the eye diagram and return loss on your own board. Datasheet curves are taken in a reference fixture, not in your layout.
Parameters
Reading signal line choke ratings
Impedance is quoted at a frequency; so is everything else that matters here.
Rated current
Matters when the pair also carries bias or power, as on some bus and PoE-adjacent designs. On a pure signal pair it is rarely the binding constraint.
DC resistance
Adds loss in the signal path and causes a voltage drop where the pair carries current. Read the maximum figure rather than a typical value.
Differential mode loss
How much of the wanted signal the part removes. Low values matter more as the data rate rises; verify by measurement rather than by datasheet alone.
Package size
Sets the board area and the spacing available between the differential traces. Smaller packages ease layout but usually offer lower impedance.
Mode conversion
Asymmetry between the two windings turns common mode into differential noise. It is the reason a choke can make an eye diagram worse rather than better.
Compare
Signal line choke families side by side
Package size and impedance level separate the families; the interface decides which fits.
Return to the selector ↑| Size | Parts | Common Mode Impedance (10MHZ) ΩMin | Common Mode Impedance (Ωtyp) | Inductance (uH) +50/–30% | RDC (Ω)Max | Leakage Inductance (nH) typ | Isolation Resistance (MΩ) Min | Rated Current Max | Rated Voltage (V) Max | Action |
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| 2012 | 13 | - | 120, 1200, 1000, 800, 380, 360, 260, 180, 90, 75 | - | 0.3, 0.35, 0.4, 0.45, 0.55, 0.88, 1.3, 1.5 | - | 10 | 280mA, 300mA, 400mA | 50, 125 | Filter → |
| 3225 | 6 | 300, 500, 1000, 2200, - | 550, 1100, 2600, 5100, - | 11, 22, 51, 80, 100, 200 | 0.8, 1, 1.6, 2.5, 4, 4.9 | 50, 70, 130, 180, - | 10 | 70mA, 150mA, 200mA, 250mA, 300mA | 80 | Filter → |
| 4532 | 21 | 300, 500, 1000, 2000, - | 600, 1200, 2800, 5800, 90±25%, 420±25%, 600±25%, 800±25%, 1000±25%, 1400±25%, 1400 | 11, 22, 51, 100, - | 0.25, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 2.5, 39, 60, 82, 89, 113, 148 | 50, 80, 150, 200, - | 10 | 150mA, 200mA, 250mA, 700mA, 1.0A, 1.5A, 1.8A, 2.0A, 2.2A, 3.0A | 50 | Filter → |
Application review
Where signal line common mode chokes are fitted
Confirm the interface, the data rate and whether the pair also carries bias current.
USB data lines
- Confirm the USB generation and its data rate, then verify the eye diagram and return loss on the real board after fitting the choke.
CAN bus and automotive networks
- Check the bus common mode voltage range and whether the pair carries bias, then confirm the part's temperature rating suits the environment.
Ethernet interfaces
- Confirm the link speed and how the choke interacts with the LAN transformer already in the path, then measure link stability and emissions.
HDMI and display links
- High rates make insertion loss and mode conversion critical. Measure the eye before and after rather than relying on the datasheet curve.
Documents
Signal line choke datasheets and drawings
Datasheets carry the impedance curve, DC resistance and recommended land pattern.
Showing representative available file sets. Search to find a specific SKU.
WHLC-2012A-121T12012
WHLC-2012A-381T02012
WHLC-2012A-900T02012
WHLC-2012A-181T02012
WHLC-2012A-261T02012
WHLC-2012A-361T12012
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- 3D file sets listed
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- PCB footprints listed
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Category overview
Choosing a common mode choke for a differential pair
On a power line the choke only has to pass current. On a signal pair it has to pass a waveform intact, which makes the selection harder.
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Why the interface comes first
A choke that works on a CAN bus can wreck a USB link, because the data rates differ by orders of magnitude. The interface sets how much insertion loss and how much impedance in the signal path the link can tolerate. Decide the interface and its rate before you start comparing impedance figures.
Where the impedance peak sits
You want high common mode impedance across the band that fails your scan, and low impact at your signal's own frequencies. If the peak sits near the fundamental, the choke will attenuate the wanted signal as well as the noise. Read the curve, locate your two frequencies on it, and check they are far apart.
Mode conversion is the hidden risk
Real parts are never perfectly symmetric. Any imbalance between the two windings converts common mode noise into differential noise, which lands directly on the signal. This is why a choke sometimes makes an eye diagram worse. It cannot be predicted from the datasheet, so measure the eye and return loss on your own board.
FAQ
Signal line choke questions engineers ask
Answers cover interface fit, eye diagram impact and how to compare candidates.
Why does the interface matter more than the package?
Because the interface sets the data rate, and the data rate decides how much the choke is allowed to affect the signal. A part that is fine on a CAN bus running at hundreds of kilobits can badly degrade a USB or HDMI link running orders of magnitude faster. Start from the interface, then filter on impedance.
How do I stop the choke damaging my signal?
Check where the impedance peak sits relative to your signal's fundamental frequency. You want the peak over the band that fails your emission scan and well away from the frequencies the signal occupies. Then check DC resistance and measure insertion loss on the real link.
Can a common mode choke make the eye diagram worse?
Yes, and it is a common surprise. No real part is perfectly symmetric, and any imbalance between the windings converts common mode noise into differential noise that lands on the signal. That effect grows with data rate. The only reliable check is measuring the eye before and after on your own hardware.
Do I need a choke if I already have a LAN transformer?
Sometimes. A LAN transformer provides isolation and some common mode rejection, but on higher speed links or in difficult enclosures it may not be enough on its own. Whether an additional choke helps depends on your layout and your scan result, so measure rather than assume.
Does rated current matter on a signal pair?
Only when the pair carries current as well as signal, which happens on some bus designs and in power-over-data arrangements. On a pure signal pair the binding constraints are impedance placement and insertion loss, not current. Read the datasheet for the specific case you have.
Are parts in the same package size interchangeable?
No. Package size tells you the footprint, not the electrical behaviour. Two parts of identical size can have very different impedance curves, DC resistance and symmetry. Compare the impedance at your frequency, the DC resistance and the recommended land pattern before treating one as a substitute.
Where should the choke sit on the board?
Close to the connector, before the noise has a chance to couple into the rest of the board, and with the differential pair kept symmetric through the part. Asymmetric routing through or around the choke undoes much of its benefit, so treat the layout as part of the component choice.
How do I request signal line choke samples or a quote?
With a complete part number, send the part number, quantity, delivery region and the date you need it. If you are still selecting, send the interface and data rate, the frequency band where your scan fails and the space available between the traces.
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