Practice - Half-Wave Rectifier - 9.3
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a half-wave rectifier?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the direction of current.
What happens to the output during the negative half-cycle?
💡 Hint: Recall how diodes function in different bias conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of current does a half-wave rectifier produce?
💡 Hint: Recall how half-wave rectifiers function.
True or False: A half-wave rectifier uses both halves of the AC cycle.
💡 Hint: Think about the functioning of the diode during AC cycles.
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Challenge Problems
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In a half-wave rectifier circuit powered by a 15V AC input, what would be the average DC output voltage? Calculate and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between RMS and peak voltage in your calculations.
Design a half-wave rectifier circuit that outputs 12V DC given a 15V AC input. Identify the suitable diode specifications and discuss its expected output performance.
💡 Hint: Use the circuit formulas to relate output specifications.
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