Transformer Terms & Frequently Asked Questions

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Transformer Terms & Frequently Asked Questions

Transformer Terms & Frequently Asked Questions

This section is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a design tool or to generate technical specifications. For further details, please contact CTI and discuss with a representative for clarification. Search for terms or questions by entering words or phrases in the text box and clicking Search, by selecting a category from the drop-down list and clicking Show. Then simply click on the linked term or question below.

What is a Transformer?

What is an Isolation Transformer?

What is an AutoTransformer?

What is a Step-down Transformer?

What is a Step-up Transformer?

Taps for Transformers

Transformer with 2 windings

Transformer with 3 windings

Transformer with 4 windings

What are Combination / Multi tapped Transformers

50 hz- versus 60 hz Transformers

Delta Connection/ Interphase Connections

Open Delta Connection/ Interphase Connections

What is WYE / Delta?

Scott T Connected Transformer

What is a Zigzag Transformer?

Buck/Boost Transformer

Duty Cycles of Transformers

What is needed when specifying a transformer?

How does Impedance apply to Transformers?

Voltage Regulation in Transformers

What is Exciting Current?

Efficiency of a Transformer

Paralleling Transformers

Aluminum versus Copper

What Are Chokes?

What is a Line Reactor?

How does a Line Reactor compare to a Drive Isolation Transformer?

What is a DC Power Supply?

What Type of DC Power Supply is Best?

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