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Flyback transformer EMC - QuickField simulation example

Flyback transformer is a source of high frequency electromagnetic interference.

Engineering question

How to calculate the magnetic field distribution around flyback transformer during operation cycle?

Answer
Specify the primary and secondary winding currents as functions of time and solve a transient magnetic model to obtain the surrounding field throughout the flyback operating cycle.

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Typical applications
flyback transformers, switched-mode transformers, power supply transformers

Flyback transformer EMC

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Simulation problem

Problem Type
Axisymmetric problem of Transient magnetics

Geometry
Flyback transformer EMC Flyback transformer is a source of high frequency electromagnetic interference. Magnetic field distribution around a flyback transformer over its switching cycle, identifying external stray field relevant to electromagnetic compatibility. Steel core Secondary Secondary Primary 4.1 mm Ø 2 mm

Given
Ferrite permeability μ = 1000,
Operation frequency f = 1 kHz
The transformer works in discontinuous mode, currents in windings are specified as:

Task
Magnetic field distribution around a flyback transformer over its switching cycle, identifying external stray field relevant to electromagnetic compatibility.

Solution
Model may be defined and solved as a Transient Magnetic Analysis problem.

Results
Magnetic field around the flyback transformer.
flyback transformer emc

Magnetic flux density 1 cm away from the flyback transformer.
flyback transformer emc

* Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flyback_transformer

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