Inductance of a Transformer

Thread Starter

Management

Joined Sep 18, 2007
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Hi Everyone,

I would like to measure the inductance of a transformer for the purposes of creating a LR model.

Background:I know looking into the secondary side of a transformer looks like a low pass filter for high frequency signals due to the high inductance. I want to figure out a filter model and characteristic.

How can I get the L, R, Xl of that transformer and construct a proper lumped element model of that port.

I have access to a good amount of test equipment. Also, this is no small transformer.

Regards,

Dru
 

thingmaker3

Joined May 16, 2005
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1) put xformer in series with known inductance
2) apply known frequency at known amplitude across both
3) measure voltage drop across xformer
4) run the math
:)
 

Thread Starter

Management

Joined Sep 18, 2007
306
Hey guys thank you for the information.

I have a question ... is it possible to use an LCR Meter to L, R, & C to come up with a lumped element model?

Like you all said I would have to do this at different frequencies. I think we have a meter that will do a frequency sweeping for L, R, & C. Let me know if this makes sense or not?

Essentially I am looking for the quickest and dirtiest way of getting the frequency response or a model i can get it from on a computer.

I also though i can hook up a signal generator to on side and a scope to the other side of the transformer. Wouldn't this help? Not sure how to connect it up though.
 
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Thread Starter

Management

Joined Sep 18, 2007
306
1) put xformer in series with known inductance
2) apply known frequency at known amplitude across both
3) measure voltage drop across xformer
4) run the math
:)
Thank you again for your response but can you add a few more details. Transformers are kind of not my thing.
 

timrobbins

Joined Aug 29, 2009
318
Your LCR meter may be able to identify the impedance maxima/minima with frequency, and the impedance magnitude at those frequencies. You can try and tune the lumped model to those peaks/troughs - especially for the first one or two. That will lead you to controlling the Q/ESR of each peak/trough. That may be all you need. You will get some insight into the lumped model and the various R and C contributions when doing that iterative simulation tuning.
 
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