Mehrfachwicklung

Mehrfachwicklung refers to a type of electrical winding where multiple separate coils are wound onto a common core. This configuration is distinct from a single winding and is employed in various electrical machines and components to achieve specific functional outcomes.

In electrical transformers, multiple windings are fundamental to their operation, allowing for voltage transformation. A primary winding receives input voltage, and one or more secondary windings produce different output voltages. The ratio of turns between these windings determines the voltage transformation. Similarly, in motors and generators, multiple windings are used to create magnetic fields and induce currents, enabling the conversion between electrical and mechanical energy.

The arrangement and connection of these multiple windings can vary significantly. They might be wound in parallel, series, or a combination thereof, depending on the desired electrical characteristics. For instance, in some motor designs, separate windings are used for different phases of operation or to achieve variable speed control. The concept also extends to specialized components like inductors, where multiple windings can be used to increase inductance or to create coupled inductors for noise filtering or other signal processing applications. The precise design and winding pattern are crucial for the performance and efficiency of the device.