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1:1 Transformer
1A Current Capacity.
Isolation transformers block transmission of the DC component in signals from one circuit to the
other, but allow AC components in signals to pass. Transformers that have a ratio of 1 to 1
between the primary and secondary windings are often used to protect secondary circuits and
individuals from electrical shocks between energized conductors and earth ground. Suitably
designed isolation transformers block interference caused by ground loops. Isolation
transformers with electrostatic shields are used for power supplies for sensitive equipment such
as computers, medical devices, or laboratory instruments.
A transformer has three main components:
An iron core - The iron core is wrapped with two separate coils of wire. The job of the
iron core is to strengthen the magnetic fields of the transformer.
Primary winding - The input side of the transformer. This coil of wire is tightly wrapped
around the iron core of the transformer.
Secondary winding - The output side of the transformer. This coil of wire is tightly
wrapped around the primary winding of the transformer.
There are three basic types of transformers:
Step-up transformer - The primary coil winding has less windings of wire than the
secondary coil does. A 1:2 step-up transformer has half as many primary windings as the
secondary coil does. This means that if you apply 12V and 12A to the primary winding,
approximately 24 V AC will be induced into the secondary winding, however, the output
amperage will be cut in half to 6 amps.
Step-down Transformer. - The primary coil winding has more windings of wire than
the secondary coil does. A 2:1 step-down transformer has twice as many primary windings as
the secondary coil does. This means that if you apply 12V and 12A to the primary winding,
approximately 6 V AC will be induced into the secondary winding, however, the output
amperage will be doubled to 24 amps.