primaryside

primaryside refers to the input side of an electrical transformer. This is the side connected to the voltage source, and it is where the electrical energy is supplied to the transformer. The primary side consists of a winding, typically made of copper wire, which is wrapped around a magnetic core. When an alternating current flows through this primary winding, it creates a changing magnetic field in the core.

The number of turns in the primary winding, along with the voltage applied to it, determines the magnetic flux generated. This magnetic flux is crucial for the operation of the transformer, as it links with the secondary side and induces a voltage there. The primary side is characterized by its input voltage, input current, and the number of turns in its coil. Understanding the primary side is fundamental to comprehending how transformers step up or step down voltage for various applications in power distribution and electronics. The power supplied to the primary side is, ideally, transferred to the secondary side, with the transformation ratio dictated by the relative number of turns between the two windings.