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Re: [TowerTalk] [RFI] Snap-on Ferrites

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] [RFI] Snap-on Ferrites
From: jimlux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:09:57 -0700
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On 6/19/17 4:57 AM, kc4pe wrote:
Chris:

Clarify: When your talking about turn in a snap 0n your referring to the
large snap, 1.75 X 2.25 with a .75 opening, not the 1.255 X .75 with a
.312 (5/16_ opening..?

So inquiring minds wonder when you buy a printer/TV set, etc and there
is a molded Ferrite block on the AC line. what are they trying to block..??


Almost certainly they are blocking VHF/UHF spurious emissions that cause them to not meet FCC Part 15 limits. The classic problem is the CPU clock higher harmonics coupled into the data or power lines, as well as "dot clock" for video displays. I notice you don't see the "filter lumps" on things like HDMI cables as much as you do on VGA and keyboards- HDMI works at a higher clock rate and needs better RF design all around, just to work at all (balanced pairs, etc.).

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