What the 1 kOhm common-mode impedance means for signal integrity
The TDK ACM3225-102-2P-T001 is a two-line common mode filter from the ACM series, packaged in a 1210 (3225 Metric) footprint with four leads for surface-mount assembly. Its primary spec is 1 kOhms impedance at 100 MHz on each line, which attenuates common-mode noise riding on differential signal pairs — think USB, Ethernet, or LVDS lines where the common-mode choke preserves the differential signal while choking out the noise that couples onto both conductors equally.
Current, DCR, and the voltage ceiling
Rated for 200 mA continuous current with a maximum DC resistance of 500 mOhm, the voltage drop across the filter at full rated current is 100 mV per line — negligible for a 20 VDC rail but worth factoring into the signal swing budget for low-voltage differential pairs. The 20 VDC rating covers the steady-state rail; the filter is intended for signal-line duty, not power-line filtering, so the current ceiling is the binding constraint for most designs.
Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels
TDK has marked the ACM3225-102-2P-T001 as obsolete.
Operating from -25°C to 85°C, the filter suits indoor telecom, consumer electronics, and industrial control cabinets where ambient stays within that band.
