Practice Half-wave Rectifier (9.3) - CHARACTERIZATION OF DIODE CIRCUITS
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Half-Wave Rectifier

Practice - Half-Wave Rectifier - 9.3

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a half-wave rectifier?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the direction of current.

Question 2 Easy

What happens to the output during the negative half-cycle?

💡 Hint: Recall how diodes function in different bias conditions.

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Question 1

Which type of current does a half-wave rectifier produce?

AC
Pulsating DC
Constant DC

💡 Hint: Recall how half-wave rectifiers function.

Question 2

True or False: A half-wave rectifier uses both halves of the AC cycle.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the functioning of the diode during AC cycles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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