Abstract: An inductor includes common mode and differential mode flux paths. The inductor comprises a first core having a first segment, a second segment extending from the first segment and a first bridge segment extending from the second segment; a first wiring arrangement at least partially disposed around the first segment; a second core having a third segment, a fourth segment extending from the third segment and a second bridge segment extending from the fourth segment; and a second wiring arrangement at least partially disposed around the third segment; wherein the first segment, second segment, third segment and fourth segment cooperate to promote the common mode flux path, and the first bridge segment and the second bridge segment cooperate to promote the differential mode flux path.

Abstract: A miniature transformer for use with printed circuit boards includes a winding assembly comprising a first tubular bobbin having a first winding thereon, and second and third tubular bobbins each having a winding thereon and being received, respectively, in the open opposite ends of the first bobbin. A shell member is received over the winding assembly and engages the ends of the second and third bobbins for holding the same within the first tubular bobbin. There are a pair of E-shaped core members each having a center leg received in the open ends of the second and third bobbins and side legs received in a gap between the shell member and the winding assembly.