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Air core transformers

Introduction Another kind of special transformer, seen often in radio-frequency circuits, is the air core...

Parallel & Series inductors

Series inductors When inductors are connected in series, the total inductance is the sum of...

4 Factors affecting inductance

There are four basic factors of inductor construction determining the amount of inductance created....

Relation between Magnetic fields and inductance

Introduction Whenever electrons flow through a conductor, a magnetic fields will develop around that conductor....

Magnetic units of measurement

Introduction If the burden of two systems of measurement for common quantities (English vs. metric)...

Difference between Voltage signal systems & Current signal systems

Voltage signal systems The use of variable voltage for instrumentation signals seems a rather obvious...

3 Factors affecting capacitance

There are three basic factors of capacitor construction determining the amount of capacitance created....

8 Transformer parameters

Introduction Transformers can vary, from a miniature high-frequency audio transformer to a large power transformer,...

Introduction to Tachogenerators

An electromechanical generator is a device capable of producing electrical power from mechanical energy,...

OPERATING LIMITATIONS OF TRANSFORMERS

Transformer Losses (Heat) The efficiency of power transformers is high, especially, for large transformers at...

Difference between primary and secondary cell

The primary cells make use of a chemical process which is not reversible. The...

Working Principle of Lead acid Cell

Introduction Lead acid cell is a secondary cell. That means they can be recharged when...