Friday, November 13, 2015

Pulse Transformers and Your Application

When talking about electric transformers, there are a number of different types that are able to provide different forms of power conversion for any number of specific applications or purposes. From high voltage transformers to low voltage transformers, they come in a variety of shapes and names such as auto, isolation, zig zag, pulse and toroidal transformers. Each name is based off of the functionality of the transformer. In this article, we would like to focus on the pulse transformer and mention a few applications where they can be found.

A pulse transformer interfaces a pulse forming network and a load, these transformers operate in a direct current mode. The reason they are called pulse transformers is because they release stored energy in a pulse. These transformers work at high frequencies normally, and require low loss cores. Pulse transformers are often found in detailing logic and telecommunications operations such as radar equipment, camera flashes, and even particle acceleration. A lot of times these transformers are used in electronic circuit applications, and in the digitization of computers.

Pulse transformers are born out of necessity as we continue to strive to reach our highest potential. As it is often said, necessity is the mother of invention. There are numerous kinds of transformers and each performs their own unique fashion that makes them ideal for specific applications. In order to know what is best for your application, contact us today and we will let you know if a pulse transformer will fit your application.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Getting to know Step Down Transformers

Step down transformers are often used to power appliances in other countries, they are also mostly used in power generating stations in order to increase the voltage while decreasing the current. These transformers can come in handy for traveling Americans as certain appliances such as a microwave are not quite as popular in foreign countries as they are here in America. In fact, some countries don’t even sell them. However, if you find yourself in a foreign land and have a need to use your microwave, a step down transformers is needed. These transformers allow for a decrease in voltage of electric currents to an acceptable level for the appliance.

As stated before they are often used in power generating plants for long distance transmission lines. The high voltages are paired with low currents and when the current reaches the receiving end, the voltage is lowered and the current is then increased in order to power the needed device. Because of their higher efficiency and lower losses these transformers are ideal for lowering voltage levels until they are right for home or business use. Smaller versions of these transformers can be used in televisions, electric razors and other portable electronic devices in order to the prevent short circuits or preventing the product from catching fire.

The transformer works through the electrical wiring that is around an electromagnet and by transferring the electrical energy through two coil stages. The first coil typically contains more wiring, while the second coil has fewer, this allows for the reduction in output voltage. Through this intricate system high voltage is converted to low current power and low voltage can be converted into high current power.