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The shape of your transformer or inductor core (EI, UI, Toroidal) directly impacts efficiency, cost, and noise. Choosing the right core is the first step to optimizing your product design.
| Feature | EI Core | UI Core | Toroidal Core |
| Magnetic Path & Efficiency | Standard, with losses at joints | Better, shorter and more efficient path | Best, continuous and seamless for highest efficiency |
| Noise & Interference | Audible hum, higher EMI | Lower noise, moderate EMI | Extremely quiet, very low EMI |
| Cost & Manufacturing | Lowest cost, easiest to automate | Moderate cost | Higher cost, complex winding process |
| Typical Applications | Chargers, adapters, general power supplies | Inductors, chokes, compact designs | High-end audio, medical equipment, precision instruments |
Choose EI Cores: For maximum cost-effectiveness and high-volume production in general power applications.
Choose UI Cores: When you need better efficiency than EI and a compact magnetic path for specific inductor designs.
Choose Toroidal Cores: When pursuing top-tier performance requiring the highest efficiency, lowest noise, and minimal interference.
The bottom line: There's no single best shape, only the most suitable one for your needs. Match the core to your key priorities—cost, performance, or size.
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