When developing TOPSwitch flyback power supplies, transformer design is usually the biggest stumbling block. Flyback transformers are not designed or used like normal transformers. Energy is stored in ...

We’ve seen a number of people create plasma speakers over the years here at Hackaday, so at first blush, the latest Plasma Channel video from [Jay Bowles] might seem like more of the same. Even his ...

element14 and Bourns launched the Experimenting with Flyback Transformers Design Challenge. The competition invites design engineers and enthusiasts to explore the world of flyback transformers, ...

For serious high-voltage plasma, you need a serious transformer. [Jay Bowles] from Plasma Channel is taking his projects to the next level, so he built a beefy 6000:1 flyback transformer. [Jay] first ...

Galvanically isolated power supplies are used in numerous applications. There are different reasons for this. In some circuits, galvanic isolation is necessary due to safety considerations. In other ...

Switch mode transformers (switching transformers) are used mainly in switching power supplies and DC-DC converters. They provide a storage element for transferring energy from input to output in ...

Coilcraft LPD3015 Series surface-mount 1:1 coupled power inductors are ideal for Flyback, SEPIC, Cuk, Zeta and other applications. Their compact, low-profile design and magnetic shielding make them ...