Isolation Transformer

Isolation Transformer

What is an isolation transformer? Pretty much every transformer is an electrically isolating transformer. The only exceptions are what we call autotransformers where the SEC, or output, is taken from the same winding as the PRI, or input. Now even though all...

How An Audio Transformer Works

Transformers are used to transfer electric current from one circuit to another without having physical contact between them. Audio transformers are specially designed transformers for using audio circuits. Similar to any other transformer, Audio transformers also have...
Minimizing Power Loss in a Transformer

Minimizing Power Loss in a Transformer

You have a set of requirements …. you have a needed output power which is some output current at some voltage. Your input voltage is known as is the frequency. You need to design your transformer to deliver as best as possible energy per unit time from the input to...
Using Faraday’s Law of Induction

Using Faraday’s Law of Induction

The intent of this write-up is to provide engineers with an understanding of how a few of their most useful equations are derived. Most engineers are familiar with Faraday’s Law of Induction and from this law some of their most important and well-used equations can be...

What is an Inductor?

What is an inductor, its purpose, and how does it work? Inductors are an electrical component made essentially of a coil of wire, often wound around a magnetic core. From our experts, here are some facts to help you better understand this technology.   What is...