Description

PQ cores are a popular choice for a wide range of power electronics and inductor applications, offering a compelling combination of performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Our PQ cores are meticulously engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern electronic systems.

Key Features & Benefits:

• High Efficiency: Designed for minimal core losses, resulting in improved energy efficiency and reduced heat generation, leading to longer lifespan for your devices. Specific core loss characteristics are detailed in the individual product specifications (see below for links to datasheets).
• High Permeability: Our PQ cores exhibit high magnetic permeability, allowing for compact designs and reduced winding requirements for inductors and transformers. This translates to smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective products.
• Excellent Temperature Stability: Maintain consistent performance across a wide operating temperature range, ensuring reliability and stability in diverse applications. Temperature coefficient details are available in the individual product specifications.
• Superior Mechanical Strength: Robust construction ensures durability and withstands the rigors of manufacturing and operation.
• Variety of Materials: Available in a range of materials including:
  • Ferrite: Offers a balance of performance and cost, ideal for many general-purpose applications.
  • MPP (Molypermalloy Powder): Provides higher permeability and lower core losses compared to ferrite, suitable for demanding high-frequency applications. (Specific materials available vary depending on the core size)
• Wide Range of Sizes: We offer a comprehensive selection of PQ core sizes to suit various power requirements and design constraints. See our full catalog for complete size availability. Link to Catalog
• Easy to Wind: PQ cores feature a convenient rectangular shape that simplifies the winding process, reducing manufacturing time and costs.
• RoHS Compliant: Manufactured in compliance with RoHS directives, ensuring environmental friendliness.

Applications:

PQ cores are ideally suited for a broad spectrum of applications, including:

• Switching Power Supplies: Ideal for both AC-DC and DC-DC converters.
• Inverters: Used in a variety of inverter designs for efficient power conversion.
• Inductors: Excellent for creating high-performance inductors in various applications.
• Transformers: Suitable for both high-frequency and low-frequency transformer designs.
• Energy Storage Systems: Contribute to the efficiency of energy storage devices.

Specifications:

Specific specifications, including core loss curves, inductance, permeability, temperature coefficients, and dimensions, vary depending on the core material and size. Please refer to the individual datasheets for detailed information on the specific PQ core you are interested in. Link to Datasheets