Basic ConceptsHow ToInductorsQuestions - Answers

Ferrite Bead: Tiny Cylinder in Power Cords & Cable. Why?

What is the Tiny Cylinder in Power Cords & Cable?

Have you ever noticed a little cylinder in the shape of a lump in a power cord and cable? Have you ever seen the same in your laptop charger cord, USB cord, Mobile charger cable cord, Printer Cord, Monitor cord, etc. even in Mouse and keyboard cable cords? Today, we are going to tell you the secret story behind Ferrite Bead.

Ferrite-Bead-Tiny-Cylinder-in-Power-Cords-Cable.-Why

Theoretically, this Tiny Cylinder in Power Cords & Cable is ferrite choke or ferrite bead as shown in the above image.

Related Posts:

The ferrite choke is an object in the cylindrical shape, which is made up of Ferrite material (which is a magnetic material). A typical Ferrite choke (e.g. Solenoid) consists of an insulated wire around a magnetic material. In our case, the cable is an insulator and the ferrite cylinder is magnetic material to make a special kind of lump for the power cable and cords.

Tiny-Cylinder-in-Power-Cords-Cable.-Ferrite-choke-and-bead

Ferrite Bead (or Ferrite choke) plays a very important rule. As we know, when current passes through the conductors (inside the power cords), it produces EMF (Electromotive Force) or Radio Energy. The power cords and cable transfer this energy outside in the form of noise, which disturbs and interferes with other electronics devices such as nearby radio sound that would be noisy with improper tuning of the channel.

Related Posts:

In addition, some electrical energy is wasted in the form of radiation, which also reduces the supply power to the battery or other connected devices, which leads to an increase in the charging time of the battery.

what-is-the-tiny-cylinder-in-power-cords-and-cable-usp-printer-charger

Ferrite Bead has the ability to stop and block the emission of radio waves from the power cords and uses electrical energy for charging purposes only without power losses. Due to this important factor, that’s why there is a tiny cylinder in your laptop or mobile charger cords. Now, I think it is enough because you have a clear understanding of the purpose of this magical tiny object (ferrite bead or ferrite choke) in the cylindrical shape in power cords and cables.

You may also read the following related but interesting questions and explanatory answers.

Electrical Technology

All about Electrical and Electronic Engineering & Technology. Join us on WhatsApp at Electrical Technology Official Channel, to receive the latest content, articles, and updates. You can also like and follow our social media networks below, or subscribe with your email to receive premium engineering articles in your mailbox.

12 Comments

  1. Hello, I dont think connecting a ferrite core inductor will stop emissions and all.. Rather, within my knowledge these inductors will stop the noise that get added to main signal/current flowing through the wire. Also ripples in the signals can be removed with these inductors.

    1. You are both correct. A ferrite bead can be used to reduce EMI coming from a cable (emissions) AND to reduce the effect of externally generated EMI on the integrity of the signal in the wire (immunity). If anyone is actually interested in the usage of ferrite beads, wikipedia has a much more complete article. This one is sorely incomplete…

    2. i think the ferrite core inductor acts like a filter to reduce the ripples in the signal , an din this way it also diminish the effect of AC signal and reduces the noise produced by the fields.

  2. Excellent post. I was checking continuously this weblog and I am impressed!

    Extremely helpful information specially the ultimate part :) I
    take care of such information much. I used to be
    seeking this particular information for a long time.
    Thanks and good luck.

  3. I am looking for an blog who can elaborate some basics and major part of electricity.

    And when i am coming on your blog so my searching is end.
    Very nicely you have explained everything.

    Cheers !!

  4. Nice articles about different unknown technical facts in a simple way to understand even for the lay man also.nice articles&I wish to read such articles always coming in fb or any other messages.tnx for the articles.

  5. All wrong. This cylinder is a filter that removes high frequency noise from a signal. In no way it can prevent EM wave propagation in connected wires.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button