High voltage high frequency transformer

According to one embodiment a transformer that includes a core having a central arm and first and second outer arms on opposite sides of the of the central arm, a primary winding surrounding the central arm and a secondary winding surrounding the central arm is disclosed. The transformer further includes a primary winding casing surrounding the primary winding, a secondary winding casing surrounding the secondary winding, and at least two spacers including a first spacer and a second spacer. The first spacer is configured and arranged to space the primary winding casing away from a bottom of the core and the outer arms and the second spacer is configured and arranged to space the secondary winding casing away from the primary winding casing and the outer arms.