Bobbin Specifications

Bobbin Types

     The bobbins in this catalog have been manufactured to match the industry's popular ferrite, powder and lamination core shapes and sizes. All the critical bobbin characteristics are included in these pages and on the drawing for each bobbin. The best shape is usually a trade-off between heat dissapation, magnetic shielding, cost, and the ease of winding and assembly.
 
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Bobbin Material

     All these bobbins are plastic molded. The specification for each plastic material is included in these pages and on the bobbins drawings. We have included each plastic material's manufacture and UL file number so detailed material performance data can be found on-line. The plastics used in bobbin molding fall into two main groups, thermoplastic and thermoset.
     Thermoplastic materials are the most widely used in bobbin molding. Thermoplastic bobbins are inexpensive and capable of meeting many agency heat and flammability requirements when mixed with mineral, Quartz, or glass fillers.
     Thermoset materials are more expensive but offer the greatest strength and temperature stability. As solder temperature go up, thermoset materials are more popular.

UL Class and Temperature Rating

     Underwriters Laboratory (UL) is a non-profit private agency that regulates public safety for a variety of products including electronic devices. In plastic moldings for the transformers and inductors, UL regulation are focused on the integrity of the insulation system so a short circuit does not occur. This is done by first ensuring the insulation is sufficient, and then verifing that it will not degraded over time. Once tested and approved, these transformer subcomponents, including plastic moldings, become part of a UL Recognized Insulation System specific to an operating temperature or class There are several temperature classes that cover working environments ranging from an office, to a truck engine compartment. Each temperature class will have different performance criteria for the plastic molded bobbin.

UL Class Max Temperature Rating A 105°C (221°F) B 130°C (266°F) F 155°C (311°F) H 180°C (356°F) N 200°C (392°F) R 220°C (428°F) S 240°C (464°F)

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UL94 Flammability Rating

     In addition to temperature class regulations, a plastic's ability to resist burning, or its flammability rating, is also a critical factor. Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) has specific flammability requirements depending on the working environment of the finished product. Referred to as UL94, this regulation classifies plastic materials on their ability to self extinguish when put in contact with, and then removed, from an open flame. In most applications, the highest level of UL94VO is preferred.

UL94 Rating Flammability Specifications VO Will support combustion for up to 10 seconds and self extinguishes when tested under specific conditions. V1 & V2 Will support combustion for up to 30 seconds and self extinguishes when tested under specific conditions. V2, dripping melted material allowed. V5 Will support combustion for up to 60 seconds after 5 test burnings of 5 seconds each and self extinguishes when tested under specific conditions. HB Will support combustion and may not self extinguish when tested under specific conditions.

 

RoHS Compliance

     Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) is a European inspired regulation that limits 6 harmful ingredients for electronic components. Flame retardants in the plastic material and lead in the tin/lead (Sn/Pb) plated terminals are included on the list of harmful ingredients. Most plastic manuracturers and re-formulated their plastic to meet RoHS and terminals are now lead free. All bobbins that meet the requirements of RoHS are clearly marked in these pages and on the drawing for each bobbin.
 
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Core Shape Evaluation HM EP ER POT EFD EPC PQ EE/EF US LAM ETD Magnetic Shielding Good Great Good Great Fair Fair Fair Poor Poor Poor Heat Dissipation Poor Poor Fair Poor Good Good Good Great Great Great Winding Flexibility Good Good Good Fair Good Good Good Great Great Great SMD or Through Hole Both Both Both TH Both Both TH Both TH TH Winding Cost Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Low Low Low Relative Bobbin Cost Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High Low Low High Ease in Gapping Moderate Difficult Moderate Difficult Moderate Moderate Moderate Easy Easy Easy Typical Applications    Linear Transformers    Communications/RF    Switch Mode Power    Current Transformer   Unlikely Yes Possible Possible   Unlikely Yes Unlikely Possible   Unlikely Yes Possible Possible   Unlikely Yes Unlikely Possible   Unlikely Possible Yes Possible   Unlikely Possible Yes Possible   Unlikely Possible Yes Possible   Yes Possible Yes Possible   Yes Unlikely Yes Possible   Possible Possible Yes Possible