A step-down transformer is designed to reduce voltage. It achieves this by having more turns in the primary winding than in the secondary winding. When an alternating current flows through the primary winding, it creates a magnetic field which induces a lower voltage in the secondary winding. The ratio of turns between the primary and secondary windings determines how much the voltage is reduced.
The transformer changes the voltage by electromagnetic induction. An alternating current in the primary coil creates a varying magnetic field which induces a voltage in the secondary coil.
The amount of induced voltage is proportional to the ratio between the number of turns of the secondary coil and the number of turns of the primary coil. By adjusting this ratio, transformers can increase or decrease the voltage as needed.
Transformers are generally classified into two main types: step-up and step-down transformers. A step-up transformer increases the voltage from the primary winding to the secondary winding, while a step-down transformer decreases the voltage.
Step-up transformers have more turns in the secondary coil than in the primary coil, and step-down transformers have fewer turns in the secondary coil than in the primary coil.
To reduce the output voltage using a transformer, you need a step-down transformer. This involves designing the transformer with fewer turns in the secondary winding compared to the primary winding.
When alternating current flows through the primary winding, it creates a magnetic field which induces a lower voltage in the secondary winding, thereby reducing the voltage supplied to the load.
The main difference between a transformer and a power converter is their function and operation. A transformer changes the voltage level of alternating current (AC) through electromagnetic induction without changing the frequency. It can increase or decrease tension.
A power converter, on the other hand, can convert different types of electrical energy, such as alternating current to direct current (DC) or vice versa, and can also change voltage levels and frequencies. Power converters involve more complex circuitry and can handle various power conditioning tasks beyond simple voltage transformation.