Practice - Filtering Rectifier Output: The Smoothing Capacitor
Practice Questions
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What is ripple voltage?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after AC is converted to DC.
What role does a smoothing capacitor play in a rectifier circuit?
💡 Hint: Focus on what occurs during the charging and discharging of the capacitor.
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What is the main function of a smoothing capacitor in a rectifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what a capacitor does to voltage fluctuations.
True or False: A larger capacitance in a filter capacitor will result in a higher ripple voltage.
💡 Hint: Consider how capacitance relates to energy storage.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a rectifier output with a peak output voltage of 10V, a load current of 15mA, and a filter capacitance of 470µF, calculate the expected ripple voltage.
💡 Hint: Double-check the formula and ensure your units are consistent.
Explain how you would increase the average DC output voltage in a rectifier circuit. Include capacitor modifications in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between peak voltage and the average output.
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