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Transformer (step-down)

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Step-down transformer: more turns on the primary than the secondary, so the secondary voltage is lower and its current capability higher. The symbol shows the ratio — that is what tells you which way it steps.

CategoryPassive Components › Other Passives
PackageOff-board
Pins4

Transformer (step-down) pinout

PinNameTypeDescription
1P1passivePrimary winding
2P2passivePrimary winding
3S1passiveSecondary winding
4S2passiveSecondary winding

Schematic symbol and footprint

P1P2S1S2
Schematic symbol
1234
Footprint: Transformer wire pads (off-board, 4 x 5.08 mm) — to scale, pad 1 in yellow (mm). Check against the datasheet before ordering PCBs.

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