Why does a transformer require ac? Transformer: A transformer is a device normally used to step up or down AC power and rarely to isolate circuits. The principle of operation of a transformer is mutual inductance between the electrically separate input and output coils. Answer and Explanation: ...
The story isn't over. Since you've made a change to your system, Murphy's Law crops up and informs you that for every problem that you cure, another one is created. Before you "grounded" your system, the AC voltage in general acted pretty safe for your customers. The only way they ...
and if it needs to rectify the output from a transformer, which is fairly common, then the more efficient way is to use a dual winding and just two Schottky diodes in a full wave rectifier configuration, not a four diode bridge rectifier, because that way you only have to deal with one...
Diodes only work as diodes if they have current flowing through them. If you take the AC output of a transformer and feed it through a bridge rectifier with the DC side of the rectifier an open circuit then you will get very unpredictable voltages. Basically the diodes in the rectifier can...
(Obviously, applies to non-battery-operated devices only.) Reply Leo June 9, 2016 at 10:06 am Power cord from the device is fine, assuming it’s just straight wire. If there’s a transformer or “brick” in the line, you want that unplugged to reset as well. Reply Someone ...
0 Popped a power supply fuse - What did I do wrong? 1 Potentially frightening capacitor placement 1 Order of pins for AC mains connection to PCBs 3 My isolation transformer has its protective earth connected to the output neutral. How should I rewire it for my home lab for "DUT probi...
A location on the wiring system where current is taken to supply used equipment is referred to as an outlet Answer and Explanation: 1 The two outlets are linked to keeping the ground on the rest of the circuit. They should be wire nutted together, along with the third short piece of.....
AC creates pulsating magnetic fields. As long as all wires run together, the magnetic fields cancel each other out. However, if they travel a loop, the inside of the loop becomes the core of a transformer. If you've ever torn one down, you know the core is inexplicably a stack of ...
Overall, the circuit shown in Figure 2-1 allows for the control of a high-voltage half-bridge using only a low-side gate driver IC, a transformer, and some extra components. There is no need for level-shifting, isolator ICs, or a bias supply as the gate drive transformer fulfills all...
(Obviously, applies to non-battery-operated devices only.) Reply Leo June 9, 2016 at 10:06 am Power cord from the device is fine, assuming it’s just straight wire. If there’s a transformer or “brick” in the line, you want that unplugged to reset as well. Reply Someone ...