used to increase or decrease the alternating voltages in electric power applications. Electrical energy can be transferred between the two coils without the need for a metallic connection between the two circuits, as described by Faraday’s law of induction.
Pros
Enables system diversity and galvanic isolation of circuits
Cons
Transformers are highly complex and add cost and weight to projects and equipment assemblies.
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