What is the difference between isolation transformers and step up or step down transformer?
Submitted by: AdministratorActually an isolation transformer may be physically the same as a Step up/Step Down transformer. The main difference is in the way they are used.
Another difference is that in a normal transformer there will be capacitance between the 2 windings, between the windings and core, between the core and shell, etc.
These capacitances bring in high frequency noise from outside, which will be transmitted in the secondary circuit. So [in an isolation transformer] wires are connected between each component, (not direct contact, but with insulation present). This permits a leakage current and eliminates unnecessary capacitance.
Submitted by: Administrator
Another difference is that in a normal transformer there will be capacitance between the 2 windings, between the windings and core, between the core and shell, etc.
These capacitances bring in high frequency noise from outside, which will be transmitted in the secondary circuit. So [in an isolation transformer] wires are connected between each component, (not direct contact, but with insulation present). This permits a leakage current and eliminates unnecessary capacitance.
Submitted by: Administrator
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