When developing TOPSwitch flyback power supplies, transformer design is usually the biggest stumbling block. Flyback transformers are not designed or used like normal transformers. Energy is stored in ...

The use of power electronics is increasing in the industry for both low-scale applications like chargers for batteries and LED drivers and high-scale applications like photovoltaic (PV) systems and ...

The O-Core toroidal power transformer cores enable the production of transformers that are 15% smaller in size and weight than traditional toroidal transformers. The cores use a silicon steel strip ...

One of the most dangerous locations in a power distribution system with regard to incident energy is that first panelboard on the secondary of a transformer. With some thought in your design — even if ...

Targeting smart-metering applications, Wurth Electronics Midcom’s MID-MHC flyback transformer series meets safety standards that require high creepage and clearance while reducing footprint by 30% ...

Transformers are deceptively simple devices. Just coils of wire sharing a common core, they tempt you into thinking you can make your own, and in many cases you can. But DIY transformers have their ...

Amorphous metal distribution transformers can minimize no-load losses in wind power applications. The offshore wind farm shown here is the Danish Horns Rev I. As part of its green transformer ...