Topband: Effect of DC on Ferrite Toroids?

Jeff Maass jmaass at k8nd.com
Mon Jan 8 23:41:46 EST 2007


I recall reading somewhere that putting DC current through wire turns on ferrite toroids
could result in damage to the material.

   Am I recalling correctly?

   Is there a current threshold that should be respected?

My concern is the +12Vdc on the feedline to a preamplifier, which will pass through a
choke of 8 turns of RG-8X through four #31 2.4-inch toroids. The current is low.

73,  Jeff  K8ND



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