Practice Part C: Half-wave Rectifier Circuit (6.3) - CHARACTERIZATION OF DIODE CIRCUITS
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Part C: Half-Wave Rectifier Circuit

Practice - Part C: Half-Wave Rectifier Circuit

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a half-wave rectifier?

💡 Hint: Think about what rectifiers do.

Question 2 Easy

What is the ripple voltage in a rectifier circuit?

💡 Hint: Consider how a waveform looks after rectification.

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Question 1

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

Convert AC to DC
Amplify AC
Filter DC
Short circuit

💡 Hint: Think about the role of a rectifier.

Question 2

True or False: A half-wave rectifier utilizes both halves of the AC waveform.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how the current flows.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A half-wave rectifier circuit has an input peak voltage of 20V. Calculate the average output voltage and explain how the output would look on an oscilloscope.

💡 Hint: Use the average voltage calculation formula for guidance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a half-wave rectifier circuit that can handle an input voltage of up to 200V peak. List the components needed considering PIV and current rating.

💡 Hint: Ensure to check the specifications of the diode for safe operation within the defined limits.

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