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What do Ferrite beads or cores do on ribbon cables in the backbox?

By AlexRogan84

1 year ago



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#2 1 year ago

FerrITE. It suppresses noise. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead

If the original game didn't have it, it's likely not needed. But depending on where they're placed, they might reduce some of the background hum you get on older machines in the speakers. Or they might just do nothing.

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