A filter circuit is used to select frequency bands of digital and analog
signals over communications channels in a DSL communications system. The
filter circuit includes an inductor having a core that consists
essentially of an Fe-base amorphous metal alloy. Advantageously, the
filter circuit provides as good or better performance than a filter
circuit using a Co-base core; but is much less expensive. As such, it
provides a low cost, high efficiency solution to communications
applications, such as DSL communications systems, and the like.