Overview
The EG&G TR-132C is a precision injection transformer designed for high-voltage applications requiring reliable pulse triggering and energy transfer. As part of EG&G’s legacy transformer product line—now continued by Excelitas Technologies—the TR-132C delivers consistent performance in vintage and specialized electronics systems. This new, open box unit is fully functional and ready for integration into restoration, repair, or custom instrumentation projects.
Key Features
- High-voltage injection transformer with 60 amp continuous rating
- 20 kV peak output voltage at 400VDC secondary
- 70:1 turn ratio for precise voltage step-up and impedance matching
- Designed for thyratron triggering and pulse generation applications
- Industrial-grade construction typical of legacy EG&G/Excelitas designs
- Suitable for vintage medical, industrial, and laboratory equipment
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | EG&G (now Excelitas Technologies) |
| Part Number | TR-132C |
| Product Type | Injection / Trigger Transformer |
| Peak Output Voltage | 20 kV |
| Load Current Rating | 60 A RMS |
| Turn Ratio | 70:1 |
| Secondary Voltage | 400 VDC |
| Application | Thyratron trigger, pulse generation, high-voltage switching |
| Condition | New, Open Box |
Typical Applications
- Thyratron tube circuit triggering in vintage radar and military equipment
- High-voltage pulse generation in laboratory instrumentation
- Medical device repair (vintage X-ray, ultrasound, electrosurgery systems)
- Restoration of vintage industrial control systems and power supplies
- Custom high-voltage electronics development and prototyping
- Research and educational projects requiring precision pulse transformers
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Excelitas Technologies trigger transformer ecosystems (modern equivalents)
- Thyratron and gas-filled tube trigger circuits
- High-voltage DC power supplies (400V and above)
- Pulse generation and switching control circuits
- Legacy EG&G instrument platforms and test equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Direct replacement for original TR-132C assemblies in vintage equipment
- Functionally equivalent to other EG&G TR-series injection transformers in similar voltage/current classes
- Compatible with systems originally specified for 20 kV, 60A trigger transformer duty
Works With
- Thyratron trigger gate circuits and control electronics
- Pulse transformer secondary winding integrations
- High-voltage DC supply systems (400V, 600V, 1000V+)
- Legacy test and measurement equipment architectures
