Mar 08,2023
What is the flyback transformer?
A flyback transformer is a type of transformer that is commonly used in electronic circuits to convert voltage levels. It is also known as a line output transformer or a high voltage transformer.
A flyback transformer works by storing energy in its magnetic core when a DC voltage is applied to its primary winding. When the DC voltage is switched off, the magnetic field collapses, inducing a voltage in the secondary winding. This voltage is typically much higher than the input voltage, and can be used for various purposes such as powering a CRT display or providing high voltage for an ignition system.
The name "flyback" comes from the way the transformer operates, as the energy stored in the magnetic field "flies back" to the secondary winding when the primary voltage is switched off.
Flyback transformers are commonly used in devices that require a high-voltage, low-current power supply, such as cathode ray tube (CRT) displays in televisions and computer monitors, as well as in high voltage power supplies for industrial equipment and medical devices. They are also used in some power converters and inverters.
