> So, putting a ferrite bead in series with the power supply feeding some > 'stuff', do they prevent noise on the supply lines from coming back to > the source? For instance, a DC/DC module feeds 3 circuits, each having > a bead. If noise is injected back onto the supply from the devices, it > would stand to reason the bead would help prevent it from being > transferred to the other devices? Correct? Comments? To a point. However you probably want some other form of filter in this position if you have serious problems with noise. have a look at these application notes. http://www.interpoint.com/technical/application.tem -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body