12-0-12 12V 1A Center Tapped Step Down Transformer

Description

1. Input Voltage: The transformer operates on an AC input voltage, usually from mains power supply (e.g., 110V, 220V). The specific input voltage should match the transformer’s design specifications for safe and proper operation.
2. Output Voltage: The transformer has a center-tapped secondary winding, resulting in two equal but opposite voltages concerning the center tap: +12V and -12V. This configuration provides a dual power supply for electronic circuits.
3. Output Current: The transformer can deliver a maximum current of 1A (ampere) on each side of the center tap. The total output power on both sides should not exceed the transformer’s power rating.
4. Center-Tapped Configuration: The center-tapped winding allows for a split or dual power supply, crucial for applications where both positive and negative voltages are necessary, such as in amplifiers, operational amplifier circuits, and other analog electronic circuits.
5. Step-Down Transformer: The transformer steps down the input voltage to a lower level, providing a reduced voltage output suitable for powering low-voltage electronic devices and circuits.
6. Isolation: Transformers provide electrical isolation between the primary (input) and secondary (output) windings, ensuring safety and preventing ground loops in electronic systems.
7. Applications: Commonly used in various analog electronic applications, audio amplifiers, power supplies, and other circuits requiring dual power supplies. It can power small electronic devices and provide a stable voltage source for different applications.