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Experiment 6: Transformers: Prelab

This experiment introduces students to simulating transformer applications in Multisim. A transformer is a four-terminal device that uses magnetically coupled coils to change current, voltage, or impedance levels in a circuit. The document provides equations for ideal transformers and describes three assignments where students will calculate and simulate circuit parameters like voltage, current, and transformer type for various transformer circuits.

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Experiment 6: Transformers: Prelab

This experiment introduces students to simulating transformer applications in Multisim. A transformer is a four-terminal device that uses magnetically coupled coils to change current, voltage, or impedance levels in a circuit. The document provides equations for ideal transformers and describes three assignments where students will calculate and simulate circuit parameters like voltage, current, and transformer type for various transformer circuits.

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Experiment 6: Transformers

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Prelab
Summary:
This lab introduces the student to simulate transformers applications in Multisim.

Theory:
A transformer is a four-terminal device containing two or more magnetically coupled coils. It is used in
changing the current, voltage, or impedance level in a circuit.
A linear (or loosely coupled) transformer has its coils wound on a magnetically linear material.
An ideal transformer is a unity-coupled, lossless transformer in which the primary and secondary coils
have infinite self-inductances.

A step-down transformer is one whose secondary voltage is less than its primary voltage.
A step-up transformer is one whose secondary voltage is greater than its primary voltage.

For an ideal transformer,

Where n= N2/N1 is the turns ratio. N1 is the number of turns of the primary winding and N2 is the
number of turns of the secondary winding. The transformer steps up the primary voltage when n > 1,
steps it down when n < 1, or serves as a matching device
Assignment 1 (7 points)

1) Given the circuit shown in Figure 1, calculate the voltages and currents on both the
primary and secondary sides .(3 points)

Figure 1

2) Use a MULTISIM simulation to determine the voltages and currents on both the primary
and secondary sides. (3 points) (Figure 1)

3) Compare the results. Explain the type of this transformer. (1 point)


Assignment 2 (5 points)

1) Given the ideal transformer circuit shown in Figure 2, find: (a) the source current I1 (b) the
output voltage Vo. (2 points)

Figure 2

2) Use a MULTISIM simulation to determine (a) the source current I1 (b) the output voltage Vo. (2
points) (Figure 2)

3) Compare the results. (1 point)


Assignment 3 (7 points)

1) Given the ideal transformer circuit shown in Figure 3, find: (a) the source current I1 (b) I2 and (c)
the output voltage Vo. (3 points)

Figure 3

1) Use a MULTISIM simulation to determine : (a) the source current I1 (b) I2 and (c) the output
voltage Vo. (3 points) (Figure 3)

2) Compare the results. (1 point)

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