A communication transformer for power line communication includes a
magnetic core, a plurality of transfer-purpose windings wound on the
magnetic core, and an additional winding. The additional winding is wound
on the magnetic core in such a manner that the additional winding is
positioned between the plurality of transfer-purpose windings, and does
not contribute in signal transfer operations. The communication
transformer is arranged such that a half way portion of the additional
winding along a length direction thereof is electrically connected to a
constant potential.