Practice - Rectifier Performance Comparison
Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a rectifier?
💡 Hint: Think of what powers most electronics.
Name the two types of rectifiers discussed.
💡 Hint: One uses only half the waveform!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary advantage of a full-wave rectifier over a half-wave rectifier?
💡 Hint: Think about how many cycles are being used.
True or False: A half-wave rectifier has a higher average DC output than a full-wave rectifier.
💡 Hint: Consider how each rectifier utilizes the AC waveform.
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Challenge Problems
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A circuit requires a stable 12V DC output. What type of rectifier would be best to use considering efficiency and output quality? Justify your choice using performance parameters.
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of each type!
You have a half-wave rectifier with an AC input peak voltage of 20V. Calculate the approximate average output voltage and the expected ripple voltage if the load resistance is 1kΩ.
💡 Hint: Remember the relation with pi when working with the average DC output.
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