Reinforced push-pull transformers are a durable, efficient way to provide low-voltage bias power to microelectronics in high-voltage energy storage applications. In this article, find out why, plus get a brief lesson on how to properly set them up.
Historically, the method used to provide bias power to things like microcontrollers, analog-to-digital converters, and isolated gate drivers in high-voltage applications has been through the use of one or more low-power DC-DC converters. While efficient and cost-effective, recent developments such as push-pull transformers from Bourns have proven to be more well-suited.
Electrical Advantages
Push-pull transformers excel in situations with low voltages that have low variations in input or output current. This type of constant load can stress the diodes and capacitors of a DC-DC converter, make that type of regulator a less-than-ideal choice.
Space Savings
With a smaller ferrite core than other transformers, push-pull transformers usually have smaller overall dimensions. This gives more space for other components or allows for a smaller design envelope size.
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