Abstract: An arrangement for compensating disturbance voltages induced in a transformer is disclosed. In an embodiment an arrangement includes a transformer component comprising a transformer winding and an ancillary apparatus, wherein the ancillary apparatus comprises an auxiliary winding, wherein the auxiliary winding is connected in series with the transformer winding, and wherein the ancillary apparatus is arranged and designed such that an interference voltage induced in the transformer component is reduced by a counter-voltage induced in the ancillary apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus of coupled inductors includes a first coil and a second coil arranged in a way that an inter-coil capacitance between the first coil and the second coil can keep electromotive forces induced by a first inductance of the first coil and a second inductance of the second coil about the same. As the current bypasses an unbalanced parasitic capacitor, a compensation capacitor disposed between the two coils can compensate the inter-coil capacitance of the parasitic capacitor. The apparatus of coupled inductors implemented with a specific coil arrangement or disposed with the compensation capacitor can keep the EMFs induced over the two inductances equal in amplitude, which prevents both the differential-mode and common-mode interference from being converted, improving the characteristics of mode conversion and is suitable to be utilized in a PoE system or the like.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for dynamically changing power distribution levels to sectors in a cell site. A device, such as an eNodeB, radio network controller, or base station controller, provides instructions to an RF power splitter to adjust the power output in ratios, which changes the power distribution levels at the sectors. The power splitter contains a transformer and motor that can dynamically change the power output ratios based on the instructions received from the device. The resulting power outputs are distributed to the sectors.

Abstract: A transformer and a method of manufacturing a transformer are disclosed. The transformer can include a transformer core with at least three core limbs which are arranged in parallel with respect to one another and perpendicular to corner points of an area spanned by a polygon, and wherein axial end regions of each of the at least three core limbs transition into a respective yoke segment arranged transversely with respect to the axial end regions. Main windings can be arranged around each of the at least three core limbs in a hollow-cylindrical winding region. A magnetic cross section of a respective core limb can be greater than a magnetic cross section of the respective yoke segment. Additional windings can be electrically connected to a respective main winding and can be arranged around each of the respective yoke segments.

Abstract: A power transfer system includes DC-DC power conversion circuitry that has a first switch and a second switch on either side of a transformer with a first capacitor and a second capacitor cross-connected across the transformer. A direction of power transfer is determined, and primary and secondary sides of the DC-DC power conversion circuitry are aligned based on the direction of power transfer. A quantity of power transfer through the DC-DC power conversion circuitry is determined based on power and voltage characteristics of electrical components. A duty cycle and a switching frequency for the first switch or second switch is determined based on the quantity of power to be transferred. The primary and secondary switches are controlled using switching.

Abstract: A transformer and a method of manufacturing a transformer are disclosed. The transformer can include a transformer core with at least three core limbs which are arranged in parallel with respect to one another and perpendicular to corner points of an area spanned by a polygon, and wherein axial end regions of each of the at least three core limbs transition into a respective yoke segment arranged transversely with respect to the axial end regions. Main windings can be arranged around each of the at least three core limbs in a hollow-cylindrical winding region. A magnetic cross section of a respective core limb can be greater than a magnetic cross section of the respective yoke segment. Additional windings can be electrically connected to a respective main winding and can be arranged around each of the respective yoke segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control transformer that is designed as a phase-shifting transformer, wherein semiconductor switching components are provided for each phase at a regulating winding with several partial windings. According to the invention, an additional connecting line with an additional electronic switching component is provided in each phase wherein each of these connecting lines connects a module of the respective phase with the end of the main winding of the adjacent phase.

Abstract: An improved choke assembly for a power electronics device is provided. More specifically, a choke assembly with improved protection from environmental conditions such as dirt and water is provided. An improved choke assembly may include an insulative housing for an inductor coil that seals the inductor coil from the environment.

Abstract: A transformer includes a core having a first leg, a second leg and a third leg, a split primary winding including first turns about the first leg electrically coupled with second turns about the third leg, and a secondary winding about the second leg. Magnetic flux linking the first turns of the split primary winding and magnetic flux linking the second turns of the primary winding link the secondary winding.

Abstract: An illumination system includes a master power supply providing power to several illumination modules. The master power supply is constructed and arranged to generate high-frequency and low-voltage electrical power provided to a primary wire forming a current loop. Each illumination module includes an electromagnetic coupling element and several light sources. The electromagnetic coupling element includes a magnetic core arranged to receive the current loop in a removable arrangement, and a secondary wire wound around the magnetic core to enable inductive coupling. The secondary wire is connected to provide current to the light sources that may be arranged in the illumination module as a DC load or an AC load.

Abstract: The invention relates to a step switch provided with a preselector and a polarity circuit, a separate polarization resistance being respectively provided at the beginning and the end of the stepped winding. Optionally, the two polarization resistances can be connected continuously or via separate polarity switches.

Abstract: A switchable transformer architecture is disclosed. The switchable transformer includes a primary winding, a secondary winding, and a tertiary winding, in which either the secondary winding or the tertiary winding establish a signal path to the primary winding, based on the position of switches, enabling transmission to either of two blocks sharing the transformer. The transformer architecture achieves high isolation between sharing blocks and low loss on the signal path.

Abstract: A switchable transformer architecture is disclosed. The switchable transformer includes a primary winding, a secondary winding, and a tertiary winding, in which either the secondary winding or the tertiary winding establish a signal path to the primary winding, based on the position of switches, enabling transmission to either of two blocks sharing the transformer. The transformer architecture achieves high isolation between sharing blocks and low loss on the signal path.

Abstract: A signal transforming circuit includes: a first substantially 8-shaped geometry primary winding arranged to couple a first input signal; and a substantially 8-shaped geometry secondary winding having a first port and a second port, the substantially 8-shaped geometry secondary winding disposed adjacent to the first substantially 8-shaped geometry primary winding to magnetically couple to the first substantially 8-shaped geometry primary winding for generating an output signal at the first port and the second port.

Abstract: A magnetic package for a communication system is disclosed the package comprises a plurality of transformers, wherein each transformer comprises a differential transformer. Each differential transformer comprises at least 2 sets of three pins. Each transformer is coupled to a twisted pair channel and a transceiver. The magnetic package includes at least one common mode transformer coupled to at least one of the transformers, wherein the at least one common mode transformer includes at least three pins. The at least three pins for the at least one common mode transformer are in a position relative to the other pins such that the package size is minimized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a step switch provided with a pre-selector and a polarity circuit, a separate polarisation resistance being respectively provided at the beginning and the end of the stepped winding. Optionally, the two polarisation resistances can be connected continuously or via separate polarity switches.

Abstract: A coil component includes coil windings, and resin portions that are insulating members having electrical insulation properties and integrally formed with the coil windings covering parts of surfaces of the coil windings, and the coil component is sandwiched by magnetic core members in directions of winding axes of the coil windings. The coil windings are composed of a plurality of plate-like coil members in a ring shape having ends joined in a stacking direction with a clearance therebetween to be continuous in a predetermined winding direction. The resin portions that are the insulating members cover outermost plate surfaces of the coil members facing the magnetic core members, a space between the adjacent coil members, and inner perimeter edges of the coil members, and have openings along the directions of winding axes of the coil windings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transponder system for the contactless inductive power transmission of a stationary part having at least one read coil (2) disposed on the stator (1) to a rotating part having at least one transponder coil (4) disposed on a spindle (3). The aim of the invention is to provide a transponder system of the aforementioned kind which can be used for self-sufficient sensor applications even in the vicinity of metal materials and noise fields caused by electric motors conventional in mechanical engineering. For this purpose, the surrounding (5) of the read coil (2), especially the stator is produced from a material having little magnetic permeability and good electrical conductivity, preferably aluminum. The transponder coil (4) and/or the read coil (2) are disposed as flat coil (6) on the inside and/or outside of a cylindrical periphery (9, 10) of the stator and/or rotor (11).

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a multi-tap integrated transformer may include one or more windings, wherein each of the one or more windings include at least one pair of primary taps for receiving at least one differential input signal, a first pair of secondary taps for outputting a first output signal, and a second pair of secondary taps for outputting a second output signal. The first and second output signals may be based on the at least one differential input signal and a mutual inductance between portions of the one or more windings associated with the at least one pair of primary taps, the first pair of secondary taps, and the second pair of secondary taps.

Abstract: A sheet type transformer includes a primary winding 1 formed in the shape of a flat plate; and a secondary winding 6 wound around an axis perpendicular to the face of the primary winding 1, wherein the end 6a of the secondary winding 6 on the radially central side thereof is drawn out in the direction perpendicular to the face of the primary winding 1.

Abstract: An integrated circuit having voltage isolation capabilities includes a first area of the integrated circuit containing functional circuitry that is located in the substrate of the integrated circuit. A second area of the integrated circuit contains an integrated RF isolation circuitry for voltage isolating the functional circuitry. The RF isolation circuitry is located in the metal layers of the integrated circuit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transformer capable of driving a plurality of lamps with one transformer by increasing the number of outer bobbins wrapping an outer circumferential surface of an inner bobbin wound by a coil and the number of output terminals by winding other coils around the outer bobbins.

Abstract: A communication interface employing a differential circuit and method of use is disclosed. In one form, a circuit operable to communicate signals via a communication bus can include a differential signaling circuit operable to be coupled to a communication bus. The differential signaling circuit can include a first current carrying element and a second current carrying element. The circuit can also include a shunt circuit including a first transformer. The first transformer can include a primary transformer element and a secondary transformer element. The first transformer can be operably associated with the communication bus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power transmission transformer of which workability in implementing and reliability of connection are considered in a noncontact power transfer device using individual self-oscillation circuits. The power transmission transformer for a noncontact power transfer device including a transmitting coil L1 and a drive coil L2 for self-oscillation on a power transmission device side includes a bobbin in which the transmitting coil and the drive coil L2 are disposed, in which the transmitting coil and the drive coil L2 are configured by an air-core coil using self-bonding wire, and the bobbin 1 includes a winder spindle 1a, 1b on both surfaces opposed to each other across a collar 2 formed of a flat plate, and a mating portion 3 for mating with an external portion in an end portion of the winder spindle 1b, and the drive coil L2 is mounted on the winder spindle 1b and the transmitting coil L1 is mounted on the other, opposed winder spindle 1a across the collar.

Abstract: A pulse transformer arrangement (100) is built from an uncut pulse transformer core (110) and at least one foil winding (120-A, 120-B) (each) comprising multiple insulated conducting strips arranged around the core and ending in foil winding terminals to form multiple independent primary windings. This new design principle has several advantages. Making the winding(s) of foil eliminates the need to cut the core, because of the ease of insertion of the foil winding(s) onto the core. The work to set up a plurality of primary windings is significantly reduced. In addition to the elimination of the costs for cutting the core, this also brings the further advantages of reduced DC reset current, reduced risk for electrical shorts and avoidance of excessive losses due to potential high frequency AC resistance problems.

Abstract: A data transmission system that includes a transmitter; a receiver; and a magnetically coupled rotary transformer having a first portion and a second portion in moveable relationship with one another. The transmitter is electrically and mechanically coupled to the first portion of the rotary transformer, and the receiver is electrically and mechanically coupled to the second portion of the rotary transformer. The transmitter and the receiver are configured to wirelessly communicate data across the rotary transformer while the first and the second portions of the rotary transformer are in relative rotary motion.

Abstract: Primary (4, 8) and secondary (10) windings are subjected to a significant heat stress during operation of a high voltage transformer. The present invention describes a high voltage transformer which is believed to have good temperature properties. This transformer may have a planar primary winding and a Litz secondary winding. The planar primary winding may abut against a planar face of the core (2) therefore allowing for a good heat exchange between these two elements. The Litz secondary winding and the planar primary winding may be cooled by means of a cooling medium.

Abstract: A three-phase, multi-winding includes a core, the core including a hub and an outer shell around a perimeter of the hub. wherein the hub and the outer shell are in a fixed position with respect to each other. The core also includes multiple slots. In addition to the core, the multi-winding device includes a primary winding positioned in at least two of the slots; and multiple spatially distributed secondary windings, wherein at least one of the secondary windings is positioned proximate the primary winding in at least one of the two slots.

Abstract: Core structures that may be used in transformers to improve the number of turns-ratios available. The core structures may include at least three outer legs and a center leg. In operation windings of the transformer may be wrapped around the center leg (e.g., using a bobbin) a fractional number of times, such that the turns-ratio of the transformer may be more finely selected without increasing the number of turns required. Additionally, the outer legs may have different cross-sectional areas, such that even more fractional turns-ratios are available.

Abstract: The invention provides a balance transformer and a backlight apparatus using the same. The balance transformer comprises a first main coil, a second main coil, a first induction coil, and a conductor. The first main coil has a first contact point and a second contact point, and the second main coil has a third contact point and a fourth contact point. The first induction coil is corresponding to the first main coil and the second main coil. The conductor is then series connected to the first contact point and the fourth contact point. Accordingly, the balance transformer drives the backlight apparatus to light and balances the currents of a plurality of light units of the backlight apparatus.

Abstract: An illumination system includes a master power supply providing power to several illumination modules. The master power supply is constructed and arranged to generate high-frequency and low-voltage electrical power provided to a primary wire forming a current loop. Each illumination module includes an electromagnetic coupling element and several light sources. The electromagnetic coupling element includes a magnetic core arranged to receive the current loop in a removable arrangement, and a secondary wire wound around the magnetic core to enable inductive coupling. The secondary wire is connected to provide current to the light sources that may be arranged in the illumination module as a DC load or an AC load.

Abstract: An autotransformer for use in low frequency, high power applications that uses a stack of printed wire boards constructed of a top, inner, and bottom layer including electrical trace windings circumventing the transformer core and formed in the inner layer for direct thermal contact with a heat sink interface providing a uniform and consistent heat path down to the heat sink plate. The autotransformer further includes a board to board connection employing solder cups to electrically connect between predetermined printed wire board traces. The printed wire board autotransformer also may use a non-planar interface for thermal interface with a non-planar heat sink plate surface.

Abstract: A flux sharing magnetic circuit has a parallel arrangement of secondary electromagnetic circuits with independent loads. An AC driven primary delivers current to the secondary circuits to maintain charge in their batteries. The batteries deliver DC current to the loads while secondary coils provide battery charging currents to maintain charge in the batteries. When current is not drawn by the battery or the load, flux is delivered to a flux pool in the magnetic circuit so that input AC power drain is reduced.

Abstract: A high-voltage isolation transformer utilizing balun cores for transferring an alternating current signal from a first circuit to an output circuit, and a high voltage generator, such as a Cockcroft-Walton multiplier to apply a high direct current voltage bias with a high degree of voltage isolation between the first circuit and the output circuit. Multiple balun core transformers can be used in order to reduce the voltage rise between each individual transformer.

Abstract: A transformer is provided. The transformer comprises a coil frame, an input coil and an output coil. The input coil and the output coil are both disposed on the coil frame and interlaced with each other. A second voltage outputted by the output coil is induced by a first voltage inputted into the input coil. The output coil comprises at least one metal strip to enhance the output power. The coil frame is formed with a plurality of coil openings with chamfered angles or rounded angles, so that the bended angle formed by the input coil at the location where the input coil passes each of the coil openings is substantially less than 15 degrees.

Abstract: A reactor part includes at least a winding and a magnetic substance core, in which the core includes a pair of winding portions around each the winding is wound, and a non-winding portion around which no winding is wound, wherein a cross-sectional area in a direction orthogonal to a magnetic path of the non-winding portion of the core is made smaller than a cross-sectional area in a direction orthogonal to a magnetic path of the each of winding portions.

Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin, a primary winding coil, a secondary winding coil, a case and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin includes a winding member, a first channel, and multiple ground pins. The ground pins have first terminal parts protruded from a surface of the winding member. The primary winding coil and the secondary winding coil wound around the winding member. The case includes a receiving portion for partially accommodating the winding member therein, a second channel communicated with the receiving portion, and multiple perforations corresponding to the ground pins. The first terminal parts are penetrated through the perforations and protruded from a surface of the case when the winding member is accommodated in the receiving portion. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first channel and the second channel, so that the magnetic core assembly is contacted with the first terminal parts of the ground pins.

Abstract: In a vehicle transformer including a core 1, a winding 2, a rectangular tank 3 holding them, a cooling unit 7 for cooling a cooling medium 6 filling the tank 3, and a circulating pump 8 for forcibly circulating the cooling medium 6, a partition member 9 is provided for dividing an interior of the tank 3 into two and the partition member 9 divides a channel of the cooling medium 6 flowing within the winding 2 into a first cooling medium channel 10 and a second cooling medium channel 11, and both of the cooling medium channels 10, 11 are communicated at one end side of the tank 3 and the cooling unit 7 connected to both of the cooling medium channels 10, 11 is provided at the other end for the cooling medium 6 to flow and circulate in the first cooling medium channel 10 and the second cooling medium channel 11. Thereby, the connection between the tank and the cooling unit is simplified and a vehicle transformer reduced in size and weight is obtained.

Abstract: An electrostatic shield and a voltage transformer having a high voltage winding and a low voltage winding. The shield takes the form of a concentric winded coil, made from a round conductive wire having a layer of insulation around it and a radius of at least ten times the radius of the wire used for the high voltage winding. This shield is dimensioned to surround the high voltage winding of the transformer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit carrier and transformer assembly. The circuit carrier and transformer assembly includes a circuit carrier and a transformer. The transformer includes a bobbin with multiple bobbin bases. The circuit carrier includes multiple receiving holes corresponding to respective bobbin bases of the bobbin. The bobbin bases are received in respective bobbin bases when the transformer is mounted on the circuit carrier.

Abstract: In a transformer including a coil part having a first bobbin to which a coil is mounted, a second bobbin to be fitted to the first bobbin combined to each other, the coil part being sandwiched between magnetic cores from above and below, the first bobbin includes at least one lead drawing through holes on a periphery on the inner peripheral side of a coil mounting surface, and at least one of coil-drawn-leads of the coil is drawn through the lead drawing through hole. With this transformer, coming out of the coil-drawn-lead, displacement, and erroneous wiring are prevented, and hence the inserting capability of the coil is improved. Therefore, the workability is remarkably improved, and hence a product which is low in price can be provided.

Abstract: A transformer including an insulating housing, a first bobbin, a primary coil, a second bobbin, a secondary coil, a first core and a second core is provided. The insulating housing has a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber, wherein two apertures of the first chamber and the second chamber are respectively disposed on two opposite side-walls of the insulating housing. The first bobbin has a first through hole disposed in the first chamber. The primary coil is surrounded on the first bobbin. The second bobbin has a second through hole disposed in the second chamber. The secondary coil is surrounded on the second bobbin. The first core is inserted to the first through hole and the second through hole. The first core and the second core are coupled together to form a magnetic loop.

Abstract: An integrated structure of passive elements in an LLC resonance converter realized by flexible circuit boards includes a closed magnetic circuit formed by first and second magnetic cores, a tubular, double-sided, flexible circuit board, tubular magnetic-material layer and tubular, single-sided, flexible circuit board. The single-sided circuit board is coaxially sleeved in turn from inside outwards on a magnetic core column of the closed magnetic circuit. The tubular, double-sided, circuit board is a laminated plate material formed in turn of a first insulating layer, first copper foil, insulating medium layer, second copper foil and second insulating layer. The tubular, single-sided, circuit board is a laminated plate material formed in turn of a third insulating layer, third copper foil and fourth insulating layer. The integration of a resonance capacitor, resonance inductor, shunt inductor and transformer in a LLC resonance converter is realized by using these flexible circuit boards.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying energy to a load, comprises a power supply unit (102) e.g. a switched mode electronic transformer or electronic ballast having an input for receiving current at mains frequency and a means for stepping-up said mains frequency to a higher frequency e.g. 30-50 kHz and an output for delivering energy at the higher frequency. A two part connector (108) has a first core portion (106) that has a primary winding (104) connected to the output of the power supply unit and a mating second core portion (112) that has a secondary winding (110) for delivery of energy to a load (114), the core portions being of a high resistivity material, e.g. a ferrite having a resistivity of at least 104 ?cm. The apparatus may be used to power e.g. low voltage halogen or other incandescent lighting, fluorescent lighting, or an electric motor, a power supply for a computer, radio, television or like electronic device, a heater or the like.

Abstract: An adjustable inductor includes a first conductor line to receive an alternating current (AC) signal, a second conductor line configured in a loop arrangement, to generate an inducting current upon receiving the AC signal at the first conductor line, and a switch to adjust an inductance of the first conductor line by switching a loop connection of the second conductor line according to an external control signal.

Abstract: The present invention includes a high voltage transformer and high voltage inductor having a high resistivity magnetic core and multiple secondary windings without needing insulation between the high resistivity core and multiple secondary windings.

Abstract: A transformer for driving multiple lamps includes a core, a primary winding set, a secondary winding set and a balancing winding set. The primary winding set winds around the core and includes a first primary coil. The secondary winding set winds around the core and includes a first secondary coil. The balancing winding set winds around the core and includes a first balancing coil and a second balancing coil which wind around the core in a combinative way. The primary winding set, the secondary winding set and the balancing winding set have the same magnetic-flux loop in the core.

Abstract: An integrated circuit having voltage isolation capabilities includes a first area of the integrated circuit containing functional circuitry that is located in the substrate of the integrated circuit. A second area of the integrated circuit contains an integrated RF isolation circuitry for voltage isolating the functional circuitry. The RF isolation circuitry is located in the metal layers of the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A small loop path 9A composed of a part of each of a first core 51 and a second core 52 is disposed with two windings 2A and 3A of a transformer portion 4A, and a small loop path 9B composed of another part of each of the first core 51 and the second core 52 is disposed with two windings 2B and 3B of a transformer portion 4B. A magnetic flux generated at the transformer portion 4A circulates along the small loop path 9A, and a magnetic flux generated at the transformer portion 4B circulates along the small loop path 9B with each flux circulating in a mutually reverse direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transformer bandwidth enhancement is disclosed. In one embodiment, a transformer is provided for use in a high frequency communication environment. In one configuration, the transformer is configured with one or more compensation networks to improve high frequency operation and to reduce insertion loss at all frequencies. The compensation networks may be designed, in combination with a transformer, to create an equivalent all-pass symmetric lattice network having a frequency response in the desired range. In one embodiment, the compensation networks comprise a capacitance creating device which, when cross-connected to the transformer, increases transformer bandwidth.