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The Effect of Transformers on Transmission of Digital Audio Signals

Authors: Paul, Jon D.

AES Convention 105 · Paper 4840 · September 1998

Abstract

Transformers used in the transmission of digital audio signals affect signal fidelity, interference susceptibility, and conducted EMI emission. Commercially-available transformers specified for digital audio exhibit vast differences in performance. Transmission standards often specify only transformer ratio and bandwidth, and ignore many other parameters which affect critical applications. This paper reviews the function, parameters and performance of digital audio transformers, and presents data on frequency response, pulse aberration, common mode rejection ratio, and jitter. It also discusses several applications and compares a number of transformers in detail.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 105
AES Convention
105
Paper number
4840
Publication date
September 6, 1998
Session subject
Analog Signal Processing for Audio
Affiliation
Scientific Conversion, Inc., Novato, CA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper