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step-down transformer

/ˈstep daʊn trænsˈfɔːrmər/

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/ˈstep daʊn trænsˈfɔːrmər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЭлектрическое устройство, которое понижает напряжение источника переменного тока (AC) с более высокого уровня на более низкий, обычно используется в блоках питания и электрических системах.

An electrical device that reduces the voltage of an alternating current (AC) power supply from a higher level to a lower level, commonly used in power adapters and electrical systems.

  1. Voltage reduction deviceB2formal

    An electrical device that converts high-voltage electricity from a power source into lower-voltage electricity suitable for use in homes or equipment.

    ruПонижающий трансформатор

    • The step-down transformer reduces the 240V supply to 12V for the garden lights.
    • Electricians installed a step-down transformer to safely power the low-voltage system.
    • Without a step-down transformer, the device would be damaged by the high voltage.