Re: Calculating DC Output Current From Unregulated AC Transformer

On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 18:26:12 -0700 (PDT), emailaddress@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
wrote:

I have an application in which I need to determine if a transformer is
suitable.

Transformer is rated for 12VAC, 1.67A but I need DC. I could put a
bridge rectifier and capacitor after it easily enough but how does one
go about calculating the DC output this is capable of?


Go to http://www.hammondmfg.com/5cpwr.htm and download their Power
Transformer Selection Guide - it is a one page .pdf that shows various
circuit configurations and resulting voltage/current relations.



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