Transformers (Circuits) - Revision history

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	:'''2. How is it connected to your major?'''		:'''2. How is it connected to your major?'''

	In today's world of open source hardware and software, it is very important for a Computer Science major to understand circuits beyond a basic level and be able to incorporate circuits and moving parts into their work. With Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and everything else the internet has to offer, as CS major is severely limiting themselves by not studying topics like theses.		In today's world of open source hardware and software, it is very important for a Computer Science major to understand circuits beyond a basic level and be able to incorporate circuits and moving parts into their work. With Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and everything else the internet has to offer, a CS major is severely limiting themselves by not studying topics like theses.

	:'''3. Is there an interesting industrial application?'''		:'''3. Is there an interesting industrial application?'''

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	Although Dr. Greco said he found the circuits chapter and material dull, as a Computer Science major with an interest in Electrical Engineering and tinkering with hardware, I thought it was a great practical part of the course. Our textbook ''Electric Potential. In Matter & interactions (4th ed.)'' introduces transformers in the context of induction and Faraday in a more conceptual sense. I believed they should also be shown alongside circuits to demonstrate their practicality. It really helped with my understanding the view the setup and waveform of a circuit involving transformers.		Although Dr. Greco said he found the circuits chapter and material dull, as a Computer Science major with an interest in Electrical Engineering and tinkering with hardware, I thought it was a great practical part of the course. Our textbook ''Electric Potential. In Matter & interactions (4th ed.)'' introduces transformers in the context of induction and Faraday in a more conceptual sense. I believed they should also be shown alongside circuits to demonstrate their practicality. It really helped with my understanding the view the setup and waveform of a circuit involving transformers.

	I even tried to add a bridge rectifier and regulator to the circuit to show the AC being transformed back into DC. My circuits knowledge is somewhat limited ~~(although I still believe the limitations might have been on the iCircuit software I was using),~~ and I was unable to properly connect this circuit.		I even tried to add a bridge rectifier and regulator to the circuit to show the AC being transformed back into DC. My circuits knowledge is somewhat limited and I was unable to properly connect this circuit.

	:'''2. How is it connected to your major?'''		:'''2. How is it connected to your major?'''

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	#'''How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?'''		:'''1. How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?'''

	Although Dr. Greco said he found the circuits chapter and material dull, as a Computer Science major with an interest in Electrical Engineering and tinkering with hardware, I thought it was a great practical part of the course. Our textbook ''Electric Potential. In Matter & interactions (4th ed.)'' introduces transformers in the context of induction and Faraday in a more conceptual sense. I believed they should also be shown alongside circuits to demonstrate their practicality. It really helped with my understanding the view the setup and waveform of a circuit involving transformers.		Although Dr. Greco said he found the circuits chapter and material dull, as a Computer Science major with an interest in Electrical Engineering and tinkering with hardware, I thought it was a great practical part of the course. Our textbook ''Electric Potential. In Matter & interactions (4th ed.)'' introduces transformers in the context of induction and Faraday in a more conceptual sense. I believed they should also be shown alongside circuits to demonstrate their practicality. It really helped with my understanding the view the setup and waveform of a circuit involving transformers.
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	I even tried to add a bridge rectifier and regulator to the circuit to show the AC being transformed back into DC. My circuits knowledge is somewhat limited (although I still believe the limitations might have been on the iCircuit software I was using), and I was unable to properly connect this circuit.		I even tried to add a bridge rectifier and regulator to the circuit to show the AC being transformed back into DC. My circuits knowledge is somewhat limited (although I still believe the limitations might have been on the iCircuit software I was using), and I was unable to properly connect this circuit.

	#'''How is it connected to your major?'''		:'''2. How is it connected to your major?'''

	In today's world of open source hardware and software, it is very important for a Computer Science major to understand circuits beyond a basic level and be able to incorporate circuits and moving parts into their work. With Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and everything else the internet has to offer, as CS major is severely limiting themselves by not studying topics like theses.		In today's world of open source hardware and software, it is very important for a Computer Science major to understand circuits beyond a basic level and be able to incorporate circuits and moving parts into their work. With Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and everything else the internet has to offer, as CS major is severely limiting themselves by not studying topics like theses.

	#Is there an interesting industrial application?		:'''3. Is there an interesting industrial application?'''

	I think the interesting thing about industrial applications is how transformers appear in such a simple context in many power cords for appliances today. I remember back to my first interaction with one: Years ago at a friend's house we were playing songs on his electrical keyboard. At a point, we decided to move the keyboard and in the process broke the plastic casing off the transformer of the power cord. I was young, so didn't recognize it as a danger or issue at the time. I can vividly remember the copper coils (I think). At any rate, I plugged it in and was touching the coils and got an arm numbing shock. But my shock boils down to just a simple transformer that any Physics 2 student could make and understand.		I think the interesting thing about industrial applications is how transformers appear in such a simple context in many power cords for appliances today. I remember back to my first interaction with one: Years ago at a friend's house we were playing songs on his electrical keyboard. At a point, we decided to move the keyboard and in the process broke the plastic casing off the transformer of the power cord. I was young, so didn't recognize it as a danger or issue at the time. I can vividly remember the copper coils (I think). At any rate, I plugged it in and was touching the coils and got an arm numbing shock. But my shock boils down to just a simple transformer that any Physics 2 student could make and understand.

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	#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?		#'''How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?'''
	#How is it connected to your major?
			Although Dr. Greco said he found the circuits chapter and material dull, as a Computer Science major with an interest in Electrical Engineering and tinkering with hardware, I thought it was a great practical part of the course. Our textbook ''Electric Potential. In Matter & interactions (4th ed.)'' introduces transformers in the context of induction and Faraday in a more conceptual sense. I believed they should also be shown alongside circuits to demonstrate their practicality. It really helped with my understanding the view the setup and waveform of a circuit involving transformers.

			I even tried to add a bridge rectifier and regulator to the circuit to show the AC being transformed back into DC. My circuits knowledge is somewhat limited (although I still believe the limitations might have been on the iCircuit software I was using), and I was unable to properly connect this circuit.

			#'''How is it connected to your major?'''

			In today's world of open source hardware and software, it is very important for a Computer Science major to understand circuits beyond a basic level and be able to incorporate circuits and moving parts into their work. With Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and everything else the internet has to offer, as CS major is severely limiting themselves by not studying topics like theses.

	#Is there an interesting industrial application?		#Is there an interesting industrial application?

			I think the interesting thing about industrial applications is how transformers appear in such a simple context in many power cords for appliances today. I remember back to my first interaction with one: Years ago at a friend's house we were playing songs on his electrical keyboard. At a point, we decided to move the keyboard and in the process broke the plastic casing off the transformer of the power cord. I was young, so didn't recognize it as a danger or issue at the time. I can vividly remember the copper coils (I think). At any rate, I plugged it in and was touching the coils and got an arm numbing shock. But my shock boils down to just a simple transformer that any Physics 2 student could make and understand.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	Below are animated circuit diagrams for a step-up transformer, step-down transformer, and even a somewhat pointless transformer that has a 1:1 voltage ratio. The right side panel lists the properties of the transformer. The primary inductance and coupling coefficient are beyond the scope of my knowledge. However I did enough research to know that the ''Coupling Coefficient'' is some property of a transformer derived from the self inductance of each coil. I believe for most discussions on transformers, the "ideal" coupling coefficient is 100%. The waveform is graphing the voltage of the left loop (blue) and voltage of the right loop (green).		Below are animated circuit diagrams for a step-up transformer, step-down transformer, and even a somewhat pointless transformer that has a 1:1 voltage ratio. The right side panel lists the properties of the transformer. The primary inductance and coupling coefficient are beyond the scope of my knowledge. However I did enough research to know that the ''Coupling Coefficient'' is some property of a transformer derived from the self inductance of each coil. I believe for most discussions on transformers, the "ideal" coupling coefficient is 100%. The waveform is graphing the voltage of the left loop (blue) and voltage of the right loop (green).

	[[File:step_up.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|A step-up transformer that doubles voltage and halves current]]		[[File:step_up.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A step-up transformer that doubles voltage and halves current]]

	[[File:step_down.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|A step-down transformer that halves voltage and double current]]		[[File:step_down.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A step-down transformer that halves voltage and double current]]

	[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|A 1:1 transformer. Here the green line isn't visible on the waveform because the voltages are identical.]]		[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A 1:1 transformer. Here the green line isn't visible on the waveform because the voltages are identical.]]

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	Below are animated circuit diagrams for a step-up transformer, step-down transformer, and even a somewhat pointless transformer that has a 1:1 voltage ratio. The right side panel lists the properties of the transformer. The primary inductance and coupling coefficient are beyond the scope of my knowledge. However I did enough research to know that the ''Coupling Coefficient'' is some property of a transformer derived from the self inductance of each coil. I believe for most discussions on transformers, the "ideal" coupling coefficient is 100%. The waveform is graphing the voltage of the left loop (blue) and voltage of the right loop (green).		Below are animated circuit diagrams for a step-up transformer, step-down transformer, and even a somewhat pointless transformer that has a 1:1 voltage ratio. The right side panel lists the properties of the transformer. The primary inductance and coupling coefficient are beyond the scope of my knowledge. However I did enough research to know that the ''Coupling Coefficient'' is some property of a transformer derived from the self inductance of each coil. I believe for most discussions on transformers, the "ideal" coupling coefficient is 100%. The waveform is graphing the voltage of the left loop (blue) and voltage of the right loop (green).

	[[File:step_up.gif\|500px\|border\|frame~~\|center~~\|A step-up transformer that doubles voltage and halves current]]		[[File:step_up.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|A step-up transformer that doubles voltage and halves current]]

	[[File:step_down.gif\|500px\|border\|frame~~\|center~~\|A step-down transformer that halves voltage and double current]]		[[File:step_down.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|A step-down transformer that halves voltage and double current]]

	[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|border\|frame~~\|center~~\|A 1:1 transformer. Here the green line isn't visible on the waveform because the voltages are identical.]]		[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|A 1:1 transformer. Here the green line isn't visible on the waveform because the voltages are identical.]]

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	[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A 1:1 transformer. Here the green line isn't visible on the waveform because the voltages are identical.]]		[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A 1:1 transformer. Here the green line isn't visible on the waveform because the voltages are identical.]]

			==Connectedness==
			#How is this topic connected to something that you are interested in?
			#How is it connected to your major?
			#Is there an interesting industrial application?

	==See also==		==See also==

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	==Circuit Diagrams==		==Circuit Diagrams==
	~~Include here:~~ a ~~gif of 1 to 1 transformer,~~ step up, step down and ~~converting AC back to DC.~~		Below are animated circuit diagrams for a step-up transformer, step-down transformer, and even a somewhat pointless transformer that has a 1:1 voltage ratio. The right side panel lists the properties of the transformer. The primary inductance and coupling coefficient are beyond the scope of my knowledge. However I did enough research to know that the ''Coupling Coefficient'' is some property of a transformer derived from the self inductance of each coil. I believe for most discussions on transformers, the "ideal" coupling coefficient is 100%. The waveform is graphing the voltage of the left loop (blue) and voltage of the right loop (green).
	~~[[File:step_up.gif\|500px\|A~~ transformer that ~~steps up~~ voltage...~~fix this]]~~
	~~[[File:step_down.gif\|500px\|A~~ transformer ~~that steps up voltage~~..~~.fix this]]~~
	~~[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|A transformer that steps up~~ voltage.~~..fix this]]~~

	== See also ==		[[File:step_up.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A step-up transformer that doubles voltage and halves current]]

			[[File:step_down.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A step-down transformer that halves voltage and double current]]

			[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|border\|frame\|center\|A 1:1 transformer. Here the green line isn't visible on the waveform because the voltages are identical.]]

			==See also==

	#[[Faraday's Law]] This will give you a general understanding of Faraday's Law, which is the basis behind transformer technology.		#[[Faraday's Law]] This will give you a general understanding of Faraday's Law, which is the basis behind transformer technology.

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	==Circuit Diagrams==		==Circuit Diagrams==
	Include here: a gif of 1 to 1 transformer, step up, step down and converting AC back to DC.		Include here: a gif of 1 to 1 transformer, step up, step down and converting AC back to DC.
	[[File:~~tform_circuit_1~~.~~png~~\|~~300px~~]]		[[File:step_up.gif\|500px\|A transformer that steps up voltage...fix this]]
			[[File:step_down.gif\|500px\|A transformer that steps up voltage...fix this]]
			[[File:constant.gif\|500px\|A transformer that steps up voltage...fix this]]

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	The transformer described above is called a "step-up" transformer because it "ups" the voltage. There are also "step-down" transformers which reduce the voltage and have fewer turns on the secondary coil than primary coil.		The transformer described above is called a "step-up" transformer because it "ups" the voltage. There are also "step-down" transformers which reduce the voltage and have fewer turns on the secondary coil than primary coil.

	==~~Circuits~~==		==Circuit Diagrams==
	Include here: a gif of 1 to 1 transformer, step up, step down and converting AC back to DC.		Include here: a gif of 1 to 1 transformer, step up, step down and converting AC back to DC.
	[[File:tform_circuit_1.png\|300px]]		[[File:tform_circuit_1.png\|300px]]