Practice - Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier - 9.4
Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a full-wave bridge rectifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of rectification.
How many diodes are used in a full-wave bridge rectifier?
💡 Hint: Count the components in the configuration.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary advantage of a full-wave bridge rectifier over a half-wave rectifier?
💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency comparison.
True or False: The ripple frequency of a full-wave rectifier is half that of the input frequency.
💡 Hint: Revisit the relationship between AC cycles and output.
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Challenge Problems
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If you were to design a full-wave bridge rectifier for a 50Hz input AC voltage with a 20V peak, calculate the average DC output voltage if each diode has a forward voltage drop of 0.7V.
💡 Hint: First find the peak output voltage then use the average formula.
Discuss how the choice of diodes impacts the performance of a full-wave bridge rectifier in terms of voltage drop and efficiency.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the significance of forward voltage in the entire circuit.
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