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AT-161 Transformer
The AT-161 Transformer is a high-performance miniature auto-transformer specifically engineered for driving piezoelectric alarms in low-power electronic devices. ISL value-added design allows this compact component to efficiently step up voltage from small battery sources, ensuring maximum decibel output for security applications.
Component Benefits
Driving a piezoelectric element requires significant voltage swing, which standard battery-powered circuits cannot provide alone. The AT-161 Transformer serves as the critical "Value-Added" link that enables high-output performance from a miniature footprint.
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Optimized for Piezo Drive: Engineered specifically to handle the capacitive load of piezoelectric transducers.
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Superior Efficiency: Minimal core loss ensures that coin-cell battery life is maximized during alarm cycles.
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Compact Through-Hole Design: Standard footprint allows for easy integration into existing security tag PCB designs.
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Stable Voltage Gain: Provides a consistent 20V+ output from a nominal 1.5V input.
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Durability and Reliability: Built to withstand the physical handling and vibration associated with retail security environments.
Component Applications
The AT-161 Transformer is optimized for high-voltage output in space-constrained electronic layouts.
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Retail Security Tags: The primary component for driving high-decibel alarms in anti-theft hang-tags.
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Acoustic Warning Devices: Powering piezo buzzers in compact safety equipment.
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Portable Instrumentation: Voltage regulation for specialized low-power measurement sensors.
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Remote Monitoring: Providing voltage kick for signaling components in IoT devices.
Component Parameters
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Type: Auto-Transformer (Miniature)
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Input Voltage: 1.5V DC (Nominal)
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Output Voltage: 20V Minimum (No Load)
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Footprint: Miniature Through-Hole
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Core Material: High-Frequency Ferrite
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Operating Frequency: Optimized for 2kHz – 5kHz Piezo resonant ranges
The AT-161 Transformer is a high performance miniature auto transformer engineered specifically for driving piezoelectric alarms in low power electronic devices. The ISL value added design allows this compact component to efficiently step up voltage from small battery sources, ensuring maximum decibel output for security applications. Driving a piezoelectric element requires significant voltage swing that standard battery powered circuits cannot provide alone, and the AT-161 Transformer serves as the critical link that enables high output performance from a miniature footprint.
Optimized for piezo drive, it is engineered specifically to handle the capacitive load of piezoelectric transducers, while its superior efficiency and minimal core loss maximize coin cell battery life during alarm cycles. The compact through hole design uses a standard footprint that integrates easily into existing security tag PCB designs, and stable voltage gain delivers a consistent 20V plus output from a nominal 1.5V input. Built for durability and reliability, the transformer withstands the physical handling and vibration associated with retail security environments.
These qualities make the AT-161 Transformer well suited to high voltage output in space constrained electronic layouts. It is the primary component for driving high decibel alarms in anti theft hang tags for retail security tags, powers piezo buzzers in compact safety equipment for acoustic warning devices, and provides voltage regulation for specialized low power measurement sensors in portable instrumentation. It also delivers the voltage kick needed for signaling components in IoT devices used for remote monitoring.
