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Autotransformer

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000343

A transformer with a single winding that acts as both the primary and secondary coils, sharing a common portion of the winding. It provides voltage transformation by tapping into different points along this winding. Autotransformers are often used for small voltage adjustments or motor starting applications.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-000343
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectElectrical engineering
Synonymsbalancing coil; compensator
TranslationsGerman: Spartransformator; Spanish: autotransformador; French: autotransformateur
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000343",
  "term": "Autotransformer",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A transformer with a single winding that acts as both the primary and secondary coils, sharing a common portion of the winding. It provides voltage transformation by tapping into different points along this winding. Autotransformers are often used for small voltage adjustments or motor starting applications.",
  "synonyms": [
    "balancing coil",
    "compensator"
  ],
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Spartransformator",
    "es": "autotransformador",
    "fr": "autotransformateur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/autotransformer/"
}

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