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transformer
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delta matching transformer (s) (noun), delta matching transformers (pl)
A device which matches the impedance to an open-wire transmission line to an antenna: The delta-matching transformer is commonly used for connecting a half-wave antenna to a balanced transmission line.
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voltage transformer, potential transformer
1. A transformer in which the primary winding is connected in parallel with a circuit in which the voltage is to be measured or controlled.
2. A transformer utilized o transform voltage with little or no current.
3. A small step-up transformer used for increasing the sensitivity for an AC voltmeter.
4. An instrument transformer that has a primary winding connected in parallel with a circuit in which the voltage is to be measured or controlled.
This entry is located in the following units: trans-, tran-, tra- (page 19) volt + (page 6)
voltage-regulating transformer, voltage regulating transformer
1. A power transformer that delivers an essentially constant output voltage over a wide range of input voltage values.
2. Saturated-core type of a transformer that holds output voltage to within a few percent (5% above or below normal) with input variations up to 20% above or below normal;.

Considerable harmonic distortion results unless extensive filters are utilized.

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transformer
An electromagnetic device that changes the voltage of alternating current electricity.
This entry is located in the following unit: Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiency Terms + (page 22)