18-0-18 3A Center Tapped Step Down Transformer is a general-purpose chassis mounting mains transformer. The transformer has 230V primary winding and center-tapped secondary winding. The transformer has flying-colored insulated connecting leads ( Approx 100 mm long ). The Transformer act as a step-down transformer reducing AC – 230V to AC – 18V.
The Transformer gives outputs of 18V, 18V and 0V. The Transformer’s construction is written below with details of Solid Core and Winding.
The transformer is a static electrical device that transfers energy by inductive coupling between its winding circuits. A varying current in the primary winding creates a varying magnetic flux in the transformer’s core and thus a varying magnetic flux through the secondary winding. This varying magnetic flux induces a varying electromotive force (E.M.F) or voltage in the secondary winding. The transformer has cores made of high-permeability silicon steel. The steel has a permeability many times that of free space and the core thus serves to greatly reduce the magnetizing current and confine the flux to a path that closely couples the winding.
Specifications of 18-0-18 3 Ampere Center Tapped Transformer:-
- Input Voltage: 230V AC
- Output Voltage: 18V, 18V or 0V
- Output Current: 3Amp
- Mounting: Vertical mount type
Features of 18-0-18 3 Ampere Center Tapped Transformer:-
- Soft Iron Core.
- 3Amp Current Drain.
Applications of 18-0-18 3 Ampere Center Tapped Transformer:-
- DIY projects Requiring In-Application High current drain.
- On chassis AC/AC converter.
- Designing a battery Charger.
