Hey guys,
I have a transformer that I use its a centre tap 11.25:1 transformer switched by two FETs at 12v putting out ~240v square wave. The secondary is 0.25mm enamel and the Primary is 14 x 0.2mm centre taped. My question is I am currently running a 50W load on the transformer and I have done some tests running 100W load on the transformer, while it works well and the coil runs at about 70deg C I am concerned about the load on the little 0.25mm enamel wire and that maybe this temp is too high? Would winding it with say 0.4mm enamel coated wire instead increase the load capacity of the device and decrease the running temp?
I am fairly new to transformers and whatnot and understand increasing the thickness of the secondary might be an issue?
Cheers
I have a transformer that I use its a centre tap 11.25:1 transformer switched by two FETs at 12v putting out ~240v square wave. The secondary is 0.25mm enamel and the Primary is 14 x 0.2mm centre taped. My question is I am currently running a 50W load on the transformer and I have done some tests running 100W load on the transformer, while it works well and the coil runs at about 70deg C I am concerned about the load on the little 0.25mm enamel wire and that maybe this temp is too high? Would winding it with say 0.4mm enamel coated wire instead increase the load capacity of the device and decrease the running temp?
I am fairly new to transformers and whatnot and understand increasing the thickness of the secondary might be an issue?
Cheers