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### [Making Sense of Current Transformers](https://info.triadmagnetics.com/blog/making-sense-of-current-transformers)

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Current transformers (CTs)—also known as current sense transformers or current sensors—are instruments that are designed and manufactured to detect electrical currents and convert them into more usable forms for different applications. They perform these detections and conversions by measuring the larger current value in the primary winding and developing a corresponding smaller current in the \[...\]

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Power transformers play an important role in many electronics and electrical applications, each of which has distinct performance requirements. When designing a transformer, wire selection is one of the most important considerations. Round and flat wires each offer unique benefits and drawbacks for certain applications. Below, you can learn more about the characteristics of flat wire vs. round \[...\]

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### [How Does Temperature Influence the Lifespan of a Transformer?](https://info.triadmagnetics.com/blog/how-does-temperature-influence-the-lifespan-of-a-transformer)

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All electrical devices produce heat as an operational byproduct. In transformers, normal operation causes an internal temperature increase or temperature rise. When the transformer is at its nameplate rating, the transformer temperature rise is the average temperature increase of the windings above the ambient temperature. This increase in temperature has the potential to shorten the \[...\]

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