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Question:

Can a capacitor type voltage transformer be used with electronics?

All the specifications work (ie. Hz, Watts, etc). But I wanted to know if it would make a difference if I used a capacitor voltage transformer as opposed to a different type. Thanks.

Answer:

You seem to be asking about a ferroresonant transformer. You can use this type of transformer with electronics. There is an advantage to this type of transformer, but there are 2 shortcomings with them. A ferroresonant transformer does a better job of filtering noise than a standard transformer. Unfortunately, they are inefficient, wasting more energy than a standard transformer and they also create a lot of heat. If you use this type of transformer make sure it's well ventilated. The web site below has a very good article on transformers. The ferroresonant transformer article is just over half way down the page.

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