Sep 9, 2015 #1 F fiend Newbie level 5 Joined Oct 2, 2011 Messages 9 Helped 0 Reputation 0 Reaction score 0 Trophy points 1,281 Activity points 1,359 Hi, I am trying to do a flyback converter using linear technology's LT3573: http://cds.linear.com/docs/en/datasheet/3573fd.pdf Following their design example/steps, the turns ratio and primary inductance are calculated first: Is it ok to go about designing a transformer in this way? And how do I begin to do so?
Hi, I am trying to do a flyback converter using linear technology's LT3573: http://cds.linear.com/docs/en/datasheet/3573fd.pdf Following their design example/steps, the turns ratio and primary inductance are calculated first: Is it ok to go about designing a transformer in this way? And how do I begin to do so?
Sep 10, 2015 #2 D.A.(Tony)Stewart Advanced Member level 7 Joined Sep 26, 2007 Messages 9,011 Helped 1,824 Reputation 3,647 Reaction score 2,200 Trophy points 1,413 Location Richmond Hill, ON, Canada Activity points 59,567 CHoose from the recommended transformers until you get good results then consider transformer design as a cost reduction if you have enough volume.
CHoose from the recommended transformers until you get good results then consider transformer design as a cost reduction if you have enough volume.
Sep 10, 2015 #3 B BradtheRad Super Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 1, 2011 Messages 15,184 Helped 2,900 Reputation 5,812 Reaction score 2,982 Trophy points 1,393 Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Activity points 113,749 This thread describes steps in designing a transformer. https://www.edaboard.com/threads/229615/