Transformer
A transformer is a component or tool that we often encounter in electronic products, especially in power supply circuits and tube amp circuits. In addition, we also encounter many transformers in electrical distribution systems.
Before discussing transformers, let's first discuss electromagnetic fields.
If alternating current or AC flows in the coil or coil it will produce a magnetic field, this is called electromagnetic. Electrons that move continuously on an AC current produce an electromagnetic field, the resulting electromagnetic field also continues to move back and forth according to the flow of electrons that create it. Then if the magnet moves close to the coil or coil the magnetic field generated by the magnet makes the free electrons in the coil move, because the electrons move, it produces electricity, this is called electromagnetic induction.
Electromagnetic and electromagnetic induction is the function of the transformer.
Transformer or transformer is a component or device that can change the voltage and current in AC current. For example we can lower the AC voltage from 220 VAC to 12 VAC or vice versa.
If we decrease the voltage with a transformer then the transformer is called a step-down transformer, whereas if we increase the voltage it is called a step-up transformer.
If we look at the transformer symbol on the schematic diagram, we can see 2 coils, right and left. The coil that has electricity or input is called the primary or primary coil, while the output is called the secondary or secondary coil. When the primary coil is electrified, it will produce a magnetic field in the transformer, and this magnetic field will make the electrons in the secondary coil move and produce electricity, if the current entering the primary coil is AC current then the current coming out of the secondary coil is also AC current. .
The voltage and current generated from the transformer depend on the specifications of the copper, the number of turns, the cross-sectional area and the materials used.
The following is an example of using a transformer in a power supply circuit.
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