text: The geometry and electromagnetic properties of coiled wire over the ferrite bead result in an impedance for high-frequency signals, attenuating high-frequency EMI/RFI electronic noise. The energy is either reflected back up the cable or dissipated as low-level heat. Only in extreme cases is the heat noticeable.
  A ferrite bead can be added to an inductor to improve, in two ways, its ability to block unwanted high frequency noise. First, the ferrite concentrates the magnetic field, increasing inductance and, therefore, reactance, which filters out the noise. Second, if the ferrite is so designed, it can produce an additional loss in the form of resistance in the ferrite itself. The ferrite creates an inductor with a very low  Q factor.  This loss heats the ferrite, generally by a negligible amount. While the signal level is large enough to cause interference or undesirable effects in sensitive circuits, the energy blocked is typically relatively small. Depending on the application, the resistive loss characteristic of the ferrite may or may not be desired.
  A design that uses a ferrite bead to improve noise filtering must consider specific circuit characteristics and the frequency range to block. Different ferrite materials have different properties concerning frequency, and the manufacturer's literature helps select the most effective material for the frequency range.