Transformer and method of generating multiple multiphase output signals

A method of operating a transformer, the method comprising:

• receiving, from a power source, a multiphase alternating current (AC) input signal at the transformer;
• generating, using a primary transformer circuit of the transformer and based on the multiphase AC input signal received from the power source, a plurality of first multiphase AC output signals;
• generating, using a secondary transformer circuit of the transformer, a plurality of second multiphase AC output signals based at least on the multiphase AC input signal received from the power source;
• and
• providing the plurality of second multiphase AC output signals to a rectifier.

An aircraft comprising:

• a power source configured to generate a multiphase alternating current (AC) input signal;
• a primary transformer circuit including a plurality of primary coils, the primary transformer circuit configured to receive the multiphase AC input signal from the power source, the primary transformer circuit configured to generate and provide a plurality of first multiphase AC output signals to an electrical device or electrical system based on the multiphase AC input signal received from the power source;
• and
• a delta secondary transformer circuit configured to magnetically couple to the primary transformer circuit, the delta secondary transformer circuit configured to generate and provide a plurality of second multiphase AC output signals to a rectifier based at least on the multiphase AC input signal received from the power source, the delta secondary transformer circuit including:
• a first plurality of secondary coils;
• a first plurality of nodes coupled to the first plurality of secondary coils;
• a second plurality of secondary coils configured to magnetically couple to the plurality of primary coils, wherein each coil of the second plurality of secondary coils is physically coupled to a respective node of the first plurality of nodes;
• and
• a rectifier coupled to the delta secondary transformer circuit.

A method of servicing an aircraft, the method comprising:

• installing a power source, the power source configured to generate a multiphase alternating current (AC) input signal;
• installing a primary transformer circuit of a transformer on the aircraft, the primary transformer circuit including a plurality of primary coils, the primary transformer circuit configured to receive the multiphase AC input signal from the power source, and further configured to generate a plurality of first multiphase AC output signals based on the multiphase AC input signal received from the power source and provide the plurality of first multiphase AC output signals to an electrical system;
• and
• installing a delta secondary transformer circuit of the transformer on the aircraft, the delta secondary transformer circuit configured to generate and provide a plurality of second multiphase AC output signals to a rectifier based at least on the multiphase AC input signal received from the power source, the delta secondary transformer circuit including a first plurality of secondary coils, a first plurality of nodes coupled to the first plurality of secondary coils, and a second plurality of secondary coils configured to magnetically couple to the plurality of primary coils, wherein each coil of the second plurality of secondary coils is physically coupled to a respective node of the first plurality of nodes.