What Is The Difference Between A Transformer And A Power Supply?

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Beckie Bordenaro
Transformers are AC to AC devices... you cannot transform DC.  Transformers convert AC electricity from one voltage to another voltage, usually with little loss of power.

control power transormersThe input coil on a transformer is called the primary and the output coil on a transformer is called the secondary.

Industrial DC power supplies, on the other hand, reduce high voltage (generally AC) to a safer low DC voltage.

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