TOROIDOL TRANSFORMER
 
     

General

A toroid is a doughnut-shaped object whose surface is a torus. Its annular shape is generated by revolving a circle around an axis external to the circle.

A coil of insulated wire in a doughnut shape (usually with a core of iron or similar metal) is an example of a toroidal object. These are used as inductors in circuits such as low frequency transmitters and receivers because they possess higher inductance and carry greater current than similarly constructed solenoids. They are also used as transformers in main power supplies. Toroidal coils reduce resistance, due to the larger diameter and smaller number of windings. The magnetic flux in a toroid is confined to the core, preventing its energy from being absorbed by nearby objects.

Toroidal transformers are more efficient and offer a lower profile design than a conventional laminated transformer. Perfect can design and manufacture a unit to meet your required frequency, while also obtaining your size requirements.

 
 
   
 
 

The Toroidal Core

To construct the core, grain-oriented silicon-iron is slit to form a ribbon of steel which is then wound, like a very tight clock spring. The result is a core in which all of the molecules are aligned with the direction of flux. Molecules not aligned with the flux direction increase a core's reluctance.
Range : 15 to 2000VA with low core losses & copper losses in compact size.

Advantages :
Toroidals provide quiet, efficient operation with very low stray magnetic fields. Their small size and weight support a package that is easy to design into any application.

Typical Applications:

  • Audio
  • Medical
  • Aerospace
  • Industrial