Noise Mitigation Techniques

Once noise sources are identified, the following techniques can help reduce interference.

Ferrite Chokes & Toroids

Examples: Mix 31 and Mix 43 ferrites.

Usage:

  • Clamp onto power cables, coaxial cables, and data lines to reduce conducted noise.

Common-Mode Chokes

Usage:

  • Install on feedlines to prevent unwanted RF pickup.

Shielding & Filtering

Usage:

  • Use metal enclosures for noisy electronics.

  • Add RF filters to switching power supplies.

Antenna Placement & Orientation

Usage:

  • Move antennas away from noise sources.

  • Use balanced antennas to minimize common-mode pickup.