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Linear Power
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TRANSFORMERS
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Corporate Profile
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AH & ADH Series Linear Power
Features
• UL 506 approved Class 1 for use in the US and Canada
• UL approved Class B (130° C) Insulation System
• Split Bobbin Design
• Dielectric Stength 2500 Vrms
• Standard Single 115V or Dual 115/230V primaries at
50/60Hz
• Standard Dual Secondaries for variety of applications
• Precision Molded-in Terminals
• Available in 6 Standard Power Ratings
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AH & ADH Series Linear Power
Specifications
WT.
SIZE VA L* W* H* M* A* B* C*
(lbs.)
1.375 1.125 0.930 0.250 0.250 1.220
2 1.1 - 0.17
34.93 28.58 23.62 6.35 6.35 30.99
1.375 1.125 1.170 0.250 0.250 1.220
3 2.4 - 0.25
34.93 28.58 29.72 6.35 6.35 30.99
1.625 1.313 1.290 1.063 0.250 0.350 1.280
4 6.0 0.44
41.28 33.35 32.77 26.99 6.35 8.89 32.51
1.875 1.563 1.410 1.250 0.300 0.400 1.400
5 12.0 0.70
47.63 39.69 35.81 31.75 7.62 10.16 35.56
2.250 1.875 1.410 1.500 0.300 0.400 1.590
6 20.0 0.80
57.15 47.63 35.81 38.10 7.62 10.16 40.39
2.625 2.188 1.560 0.400 0.400 1.840
7 36.0 - 1.1
66.68 55.56 39.62 10.16 10.16 46.74
Inches
* Millimeter
Outline Dimensions
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS Electrical Schematic
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
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AHF Series Low Profile
ORDER NUMBER SECONDARY RMS RATINGS
Features
115/230V VA Series Parallel
• Has UL and CUR Agency Approvals Primary Size
• Dielectric Strength 1500 Vrms AHF02010 2.4 10VCT @ 250mA 5V @ 500mA
• Dual 115 V / 230 V Primaries AHF06010 6 10VCT @ 600mA 5V @ 1.2A
• Split Bobbin Design AHF12010 12 10VCT @ 1.2A 5V @ 2.4A
• Standard Dual Secondaries for a variety of AHF02012 2.4 12.6VCT @ 200mA 6.3V @ 400mA
Applications AHF06012 6 12.6VCT @ 450mA 6.3V @ 900mA
• Available in 3 Standard Sizes for a Variety AHF12012 12 12.6VCT @ 900mA 6.3V @ 1.8A
of Power Requirements AHF02016 2.4 16VCT @ 150mA 8V @ 300mA
AHF06016 6 16VCT @ 350mA 8V @ 700mA
AHF12016 12 16VCT @ 700mA 8V @ 1.4A
AHF02020 2.4 20VCT @ 125mA 10V @ 250mA
AHF06020 6 20VCT @ 300mA 10V @ 600mA
AHF12020 12 20VCT @ 600mA 10V @ 1.2A
AHF02024 2.4 24VCT @ 100mA 12V @ 200mA
AHF06024 6 24VCT @ 250mA 12V @ 500mA
AHF12024 12 24VCT @ 500mA 12V @ 1.0A
AHF02030 2.4 30VCT @ 85mA 15V @ 170mA
AHF06030 6 30VCT @ 200mA 15V @ 400mA
AHF12030 12 30VCT @ 400mA 15V @ 800mA
AHF02034 2.4 34VCT @ 75mA 17V @ 150mA
AHF06034 6 34VCT @ 170mA 17V @ 340mA
AHF12034 12 34VCT @ 340mA 17V @ 680mA
AHF02040 2.4 40VCT @ 60mA 20V @ 120mA
AHF06040 6 40VCT @ 150mA 20V @ 300mA
AHF12040 12 40VCT @ 300mA 20V @ 600mA
AHF02056 2.4 56VCT @ 45mA 28V @ 90mA
AHF06056 6 56VCT @ 100mA 28V @ 200mA
AHF12056 12 56VCT @ 200mA 28V @ 400mA
Outline Dimension AHF02088 2.4 88VCT @ 28mA 44V @ 56mA
AHF06088 6 88VCT @ 65mA 44V @ 130mA
Outline Dimensions AHF12088 12 88VCT @ 130mA 44V @ 260mA
DUAL PRIMARIES AHF02120 2.4 120VCT @ 20mA 60V @ 40mA
1 5 INDICATES AHF06120 6 120VCT @ 50mA 60V @ 100mA
POLARITY
AHF12120 12 120VCT @ 100mA 60V @ 200mA
AHF02230 2.4 230VCT @ 10mA 115V @ 20mA
2 6 AHF06230 6 230VCT @ 25mA 115V @ 50mA
4 8
AHF12230 12 230VCT @ 50mA 115V @ 100mA
3 7
115V/230V
50/60 Hz
A
Specifications
Specifications H
MAX L
VA L W H A B
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AHI Series Linear Power
Features
• UL 1585 approved Class 2, 3: UL File No.
E214561 (for 2.5 & 10 VA configurations, 5
VA is UL pending).
• Class B (130° C) Insulation system
• Built to meet requirments of IEC EN61558-1
& VDE safety standards
• Insulating shroud provides 4200 Vrms Hi-
POT dielectric strength
• Bobbin and shroud material meet UL 94V-0
flammability requirements
• Specially designed bobbin wall slots elimi-
nates all wire crossovers
• Dual bobbin non-concentric design reduces
capacitances and eliminates the need for an
electrostatic shield
• Precision pin alignment for easy drop-in
application
A 2XØ3.2
AHI02524 2.5VA 24VCT 0.10A 12V 0.20A
3
Clearance Hole
for Scre w
L B Mounting
AHI05024 5.0VA 24VCT 0.21A 12V 0.42A
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ACST Series
Features
• UL approved Class B insulation system
• Dielectric strength 3000 Vrms
• Specially designed split bobbin
• Small physical package for tight configura-
tions
• Typical output of 110m V per Ampere
• Cost Effective
• ACST-260 have Standard solid wire Primary
Leads
• ACST-260- 1 have Tinned solid wire Primary
Leads
Electrical Specifications
Mechanical Data
.807 Max
(20.5)
1A
.630 Max
(16.0)
PRI S ense
2A
5
8 1A 2A 5
Indicates Polarity
.689 Max
.3 7 0 (17.5)
(9.4)
.4 0 2
1A 2A
(1 0 .2 ) .110
.169
(4.3) (2.8)
8 5
2 xØ .0 2 5 M a x S q
Bottom View (.64)
2 xØ .0 6 M a x
.598
(15.2) (1.52)
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44000 Series Sealed
Features
• UL and VDE approvals to conform with EN 60742
• Vaccum Sealed for increased protection
• Split Bobbin Design
• Dielectric Strength 4200 Vrms
• Standard Single Primary Winding 115V at 50/60 Hz
• Standard Single or Dual Secondaries for variety of
applications
• Inherently Energy Limited
• Available in 11 Power Ratings
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4000 Series Sealed
Features
• UL and VDE approvals to conform with EN 60742
• Vaccum Sealed for increased protection
• Split Bobbin Design
• Dielectric Strength 4200 Vrms
• Standard Single Primary Winding 115V at 50/60 Hz
• Standard Single or Dual Secondaries for variety of
applications
• Inherently Energy Limited
• Available in 11 Power Ratings
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AHR Series Chassis Mount
Part NUMBERING
PART Numbering System
SYSTEM
Mounting
MOUNTING VARATING
VA Rating
Designator Mounting Type Designator Secondary VA
FM Foot Mount, Bracket 30 30
MM Multi Mount Adapter Plate 40 40
PM Panel Mount, Lam Holes
FC Screw Term
Termination
TERMINATION
Designator Terminal Type
Primary&&
PRIMARY Secondary
SECONDARY Voltages
VOLTAGES
NIL No QD or Wire
Designator Primary Secondary Freq.
QT Top Quick Disconnect
Volts Volts Hz
120 24 60 Q1 One Side QD
309
310 208/240 24 50/60 Q2 Both Sides QD
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AHP-ADHP Series
3 6
8 29.8 MAX
2
1 9
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AHP-ADHP Series
4 5
3 6
2 7
1 8
4 7
2 9
1
1 10
3 6
2 8 41.0 MAX
1 9
115V 50/60 Hz 115/230V 50/60 Hz
4.2 ± 0.3
23 ±0.3
4 7
2 9
43.2 MAX
1 10
4.2 ± 0.3
4 7
2 9
1 10
4.2 ± 0.3
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AHR Series
30 VA - 40 VA QUICK CONNECT
CLASS 2 UL 1585 Approval
Features
• 30VA - 40 VA Inherently energy limited
• Compact frame size
• No secondary fusing required
• Low heat rise
• Operation Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Input voltages 120-575 V, output-24 V
• Terminations with quick-connect: top, one side, or both sides
• Customization for wire length, color, terminations and
other preferences
• Split bobbin design C US
• Class B insulation system 130°C rated
• UL/CUR File E214561
General Data
GENERAL DATA Standard MODELS
STANDARD ModelsAVAILABLE
Available
Foot Mount, Bracket Pri. - Sec. 30VA Standard 40VA Standard
Mounting Voltage Model Designation Model Designation
Multi Mount Adapter Plate (4x4)
Options
Panel Mount, Lam Holes 120 – 24 AHR30309 AHR40309
QT – Top mounted QD terminals 208/240 – 24 AHR30310 AHR40310
Quick Connect
Q1 – One side QD terminals
Options 120 – 24 AHR30311 AHR40311
Q2 – Both sides QD terminals
240 – 24 AHR30312 AHR40312
Quick Connect Standard male quick connect
Size terminals are .250 x .032 277 – 24 AHR30313 AHR40313
NOTES
Zettler Magnetics, Inc. can custom build transformers to many different
specifications. Contact Zettler Magnetics directly for more information
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AHR Series
30 VA - 40 VA QUICK CONNECT
CLASS 2 UL 1585 Approval
Mechanical Data
Type Q1 One Side Termination
82.4
71.4
QUICK CONNECT 57.0
ZETTLER MAGNETICS
US
6.35 x 0.8 (TYP)
R
5.56
C
32.0
C R
48.7
76.0 G
MAX Y W
67.0
MAX
32.0
2xØ4.75 1.2 MAX
71.4 57.0
ZETTLER MAGNETICS
US
R
QUICK CONNECT
5.56 6.35 x 0.8 (TYP)
C
32.0 32.0
C R
94.5 48.7
MAX 75.0
Y G W
LABEL:45x14
2xØ4.75
32.0
MAX
1.2
US
R
C R
C
32.0
19.05 47.5
Y G W
2xØ4,75
36.0
LABEL:45x14
1.20
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AHR Series
30 VA - 40 VA QUICK CONNECT
CLASS 2 UL 1585 Approval
Features
• 30VA - 40 VA Inherently energy limited
• Compact frame size
• No secondary fusing required
• Low heat rise
• Operation Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Input voltages 120-575 V, output-24 V
• Terminations with screw,quick-connector wire leads
• Customization for wire length, color, terminations and
other preferences
• Split bobbin design
• Class B insulation system 130°C rated US
C
• UL/CUR File E214561
Standard Models
STANDARD MODELS Available
AVAILABLE
Pri. - Sec. 30VA Standard 40VA Standard
Voltage Model Designation Model Designation
120 – 24 AHR30309 AHR40309
208/240 – 24 AHR30310 AHR40310
120 – 24 AHR30311 AHR40311
240 – 24 AHR30312 AHR40312
277 – 24 AHR30313 AHR40313
480 – 24 AHR30314 AHR40314
General Data
GENERAL DATA 380/415 – 24 AHR30315 AHR40315
575 – 24 AHR30316 AHR40316
Foot Mount, Bracket
Mounting Multi Mount Adapter Plate 120/240 – 24 AHR30317 AHR40317
Options Panel Mount, Lam Holes
Screw Term. 120/208/240 – 24 AHR30318 AHR40318
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AHR Series
Mechanican Data
32.0
MAX
Type FM Foot Mount Bracket
57
US
ZETTLER MAGNETICS
5.56
C
32.0
48.7
WHT
YEL
82.4 71.4
LABEL:45x14
BLU
1.2
BLK
300±10 300±10
10.0±2
32.0
MAX
57.0
5.56 4 x 4.6
US
ZETTLER MAGNETICS
R
C
40VA 50/60Hz
INPUT: 480V 50/60Hz BLK-WHT
WHT
YEL
OUTPUT:24V 40VA YEL-BLU
MADE IN CHINA
32.0
CLASS 2 XFMR
47.5 38.1
AHR40314FMW
BLU
BLK
LABEL:45x14
300±10 300±10
60.6
10.0±2 MAX
WHT BLK
32.0
MAX Type FC Screw Termination
57.0
US
5.56
ZETTLER MAGNETICS
R
5 x #6 x 1/4" long
SCREW
C R
TERMINAL
32.0
67.0
MAX
47.5
Y G W
LABEL:45x14
BLK
250±10
WHT
15±2
WHT BLK
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Custom Designs
Inductors
Custom designed inductors for a large varity of
applications for low frequencies as well as high
frequencies.
AC Current Sensors
Current sensors for sensing AC loads are used in
numerous applications. Zettler Magnetics, Inc. offers a
variety of solutions for this type of component up to
hundreds of amperes sensed, at 50-400 Hz.
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Custom Designs
Custom designs are our specialty! Let our highly experienced design engineers
assist you in designing a transformer that is custom tailored to fit your next project
application.
Zettler Magnetics, Inc. has many years of transformer experience. As a result, our
engineering staff has the expertise it takes to find solutions to our customers’
specialized transformer applications. Whether you need to slightly alter one of our standard
products or completely custom design a transformer to support your
electrical demands, our engineers are ready to provide the answers to your custom
transformer requirements.
At Zettler Magnetics, Inc, we offer many different styles of custom designs. The following
categories are just a few of the types of custom transformers that we produce. If you don’t
see a style below that fits your application, contact us direct to
discuss your special transformer needs.
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Custom Designs Inquiry
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Technical Notes
Applying this table to our hypothetical power supply the The transformer secondary rating is 28 VCT @ 180mA
transformer current can be approximated as: rms. A possible Zettler Magnetics, Inc. solution would
be p/n: AH40028.
For a Full-Wave Center Tap 1.2 x 0.35 = 0.42 A or To be safe, a precautionary calculation covering the
For a Full-Wave Bridge 1.8 x 0.35 = 0.63 A potential increase in voltage at the filter capacitor (into
the regulator) caused by a high line condition needs to be
The final transformer specification would then be: made. If a potential high line voltage of 130 VAC is
assumed then the transformer output (compared to low
For a Full-Wave center tap application line) would rise by the ratio of 130/95. The following
Secondary rating: 28 VCT @ 0.42 A recalculation would then apply:
Approx. transformer power rating: 12 VA
Possible Zettler Magnetics, Inc. p/n: AH50028 VAC = ( 10 + 3 + 0.7 + 1.0 ) x 130 x 1 = 15.8V
0.9 95 √ 2
For a Full-Wave bridge application The increase in the output must be absorbed by the
Secondary rating: 14.6 V @ 0.63 A regulator, which results in higher regulator power
Approx. transformer power rating: 9 VA dissipation. The illustrated values are safe for a typical IC
Possible Zettler Magnetics, Inc. p/n: AH50028 regulator but should be checked in any specific
application.
Dual Complementary supplies Load Regulation
Another common power supply is the Dual Thus far all calculations were performed with the
Complementary design as shown below. assumption that a full load was applied. Since actual
transformers are not ideal devices, variation in loading
may cause problems with the transformer's internal
VAC +15 impedance. In other words, if the load should be light
REG
+ + during a high line condition then there will be an
C C
COMMON additional rise in the secondary voltage beyond that due
+ +
to the rising line voltage. This is caused by the
C C decreasing voltage drop in the transformer windings.
REG Most smaller transformers (10 VA or less) provide a
-15
Dual Complementary power supply
load regulation of about 20%. The transformer will exhibit
a no-load voltage about 20% higher than at full rated
load. This factor must be taken into account when
One last example concerning the Dual Complementary calculating the maximum VAC ( and voltage drop into the
supply will be shown. In this example we will be selecting regulator ) with low load currents.
a transformer to be used on a Dual Complementary Due to inherent transformer characteristics, regulation
supply with a design voltage of ±10 V @ 100 mA DC. The will vary inversely with size (or VA rating). In larger
calculations are as follows: transformers, size is determined primarily by the heat
generated by internal losses while in smaller designs,
VOUT = ±10 V size is determined by the maximum permissible no-load
to full-load regulation.
VRECT = 0.7 V It is our hope that this brief summary of power supply
VREG = 3 V design and transformer selection will aid you in designing
your next project. If there are other questions regarding
VRIPPLE = 1.0 V transformer design and applications please feel free to
VAC = ( 10 + 3 + 0.7 + 1.0 ) x 115 x 1 = 14V call Zettler Magnetics, Inc. at 1-949-360-5838.
0.9 95 √ 2 References: Colonel Wm. T. McLyman,Transformer and Inductor Design Handbook,
IAC = 1.8 x 100 mA = 180 mA rms 1988, Marcel Dekker, Inc.
Eric Lowden, Practical Transformer Design Handbook, 2nd Edition, 1989, McGraw Hill
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Technical Notes
Therefore a center tap configuration is usually preferred This equation can be illustrated in the following
in low voltage supply applications. hypothetical example for a power supply requiring a 10
VDC output at 0.1 Amp. The power supply input is a
nominal 115 VAC @ 50/60 Hz but must operate down to
an input of 95 V rms. In this example the following
+ conditions would then apply:
C
Full-Wave bridge VOUT = 10 V
The dual complementary rectifier is a combination of VREG = 3 V
two full-wave center tap circuits and is a very efficient VRECT = 0.7 V
method of obtaining two identical outputs of reversed
polarity. Since a common ground is shared it is also VRIPPLE = 1.0
called a center tap bridge rectifier. VAC = 14.7 x 115 x 1 = 14 VAC
0.9 95 √ 2
The full-wave center tap rectifier is the most common Therefore, VAC is now calculated as:
selection for moderate power applications in regulated
DC power supplies. Standard assumptions with this VAC = 15.4 x 115 x 1 = 14.6 VAC
configuration are as follows and relate to the diagram 0.9 95 √ 2
below. The transformer secondary voltage is now 14.6 V.
VRECT VREG
Transformer Secondary Current
VRIPPLE The final step is determining the transformer rms
REG
VAC secondary current. Although this value is properly
+ + VOUT
VAC C C
DC
derived by the use of complex analysis, there are rule-of-
thumb approximations that quickly provide values for
expedient design. These approximations are shown in
Full-Wave center tap the chart below.
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Technical Notes
Specifying
Specifying PowerTransformers
Power Transformers
Introduction
The conversion process in power electronics requires 1. Half-Wave (single diode)
the use of transformers; components that are frequently 2. Full-Wave center tap (two diodes)
the heaviest and bulkiest items in the conversion circuitry. 3. Full-Wave bridge (four diodes)
They also have a significant effect upon the overall 4. Dual Complementary supply, also known as a
performance and efficiency of the system. Accordingly, Full-Wave center tap (four diodes)
the design of such transformers has an important
influence on overall system weight, power conversion Half-Wave Rectifiers
efficiency and cost. Because of the interdependence and The only advantages of a half-wave rectifier are its
interaction of parameters, judicious tradeoffs are simplicity and the cost savings of one less diode. Its
necessary to achieve design optimization. disadvantages are numerous:
One of the more common problems for the circuit 1. Extremely high current spikes are drawn during the
design engineer is the selection of power transformer capacitor charging interval (one current surge per cycle).
ratings for a particular DC power supply. The designer is This current is limited only by the effective impedance of
immediately faced with a number of rectifier circuits and the transformer and the rectifier. This surge must not be
filter variations. For the sake of simplicity, we will make too large or it will damage the rectifier. This short once-
certain assumptions which should be applicable to 99% per-cycle current spike also results in very high
of the design applications encountered. secondary rms currents.
2. The unidirectional DC current in the transformer
Filters secondary biases the transformer core with a component
The only filter design that we will be considering is the of DC flux density. As a result, more iron is needed to
capacitor input filter. Choke input filter designs will not be avoid core saturation.
considered for the following reasons: The only situation in which a half-wave recitfier should
1. The higher weight and cost of chokes. seriously be considered is in an application with very low
2. If a regulator is used, which is usually the case, it DC power levels of 1 watt or less.
can be assumed that sufficient extra ripple reduction will
be provided. A L-C section will therefore not be required. Full-Wave Rectifiers
Also, the regulator will improve output voltage regulation The rest of the single-phase recitifier circuits are of the
with load. full-wave variety. In these designs, secondary current
A disadvantage, however, of capacitive input filter surges occur twice-per-cycle so that they are of smaller
systems is caused by the discontinuous secondary magnitude and the fundamental ripple frequency is
current flow. Current is drawn in short, high amplitude double the supply frequency. In addition, all full-wave
pulses to replace the charge required by the filter rectifiers produce the basic rectified waveform.
capacitor which discharges into the load during diode off
time. This results in a higher effective rms value of Full-Wave center tap
transformer secondary current. The transformer average 1. Uses 1/2 of the secondary winding at a time.
VA rating is the same as a choke input filter design 2. Requires a center tap.
because the higher DC output voltage obtained at the 3. Utilizes 2 diodes.
capacitor compensates for this effect. An advantage to
using a capacitor input filter is that, with the exception of Full-Wave bridge
very high current, standard diodes will handle most of the 1. Uses the entire secondary winding continuously.
peak or surge current requirements of a capacitive filter 2. No center tap required.
design. 3. Utilizes 4 diodes.
From the above it can be seen that selecting which
Rectifier Circuits full-wave rectifier to use is a question of tradeoffs. The
The other design consideration is that of a rectifier bridge rectifier has the best transformer utilization but
circuit configuration. The most common single phase requires the use of 4 diodes. The extra diodes result in
circuits are: double the voltage drop as that in a center tap circuit.
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Sealed Transformers
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