Electronic Design

Overcoming Transformer Losses

A more efficient transformer can pay for itself many times over during its 25-year lifespan The transformer plays a key role in an electrical system’s efficiency and power quality, yet 95% of buying ...
KWCH

Transformer fire causes power loss at, around Century II

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A small fire broke out at the Century II energy plant on Saturday morning around 9 a.m. The fire caused catastrophic damage to a transformer, causing a brief power loss at ...
EDN

xHDSL line transformer has low return loss

Designed for SHDSL, HDSL2 and HDSL4 applications, the B1074B line transformer provides a 1:5.4 turns ratio and a 15-dB minimum return loss between 40 and 500 kHz. Measuring 13.5 x 17.65 mm, the part ...
Electronic Design

Low-loss SMT Flat Coil Planar Transformers Deliver 500 W

Pulse Electronics Corporation launches a series of low-loss, flat coil surface mount planar transformers to deliver high efficiency power to applications with tight height constraints. A series of low ...
EDN

Losses and Temperature Rise for Inductors and Transformers

Core and winding losses in inductors and transformers cause a temperature rise whenever current flows through a winding. These losses are limited either by the allowed total loss for the application ...
T&D

Loss Measurement System Tests HV Transformers

Measurements International has introduced the AccuLoss System, a line of loss measurement systems for use in the testing of high voltage transformers and reactors. April 15, 2008 Measurements ...