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Parametric transformer

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The paraformer is a particular type of transformer. It transfers the power from primary to secondary winding not by mutual inductance coupling but by a variation of a parameter in its magnetic circuit.

Assuming inductor's law

it is possible to obtain a voltage at the secondary winding terminals also thank to a variation of the inductance, so that

This can be accomplished by for example modulating the saturation of the core by means of an applied variable magnetic field. It works even if primary and secondary windings magnetic coupling is zero (when fluxes are mutually Orthogonal).[citation needed]