Practice - Rectifiers and Filters
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of a rectifier?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of currents.
Which type of rectifier only uses one half of the AC cycle?
💡 Hint: Recall the word 'half'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of output does a half-wave rectifier produce?
💡 Hint: Focus on what part of the wave it uses.
True or False: A full-wave rectifier requires a center-tap transformer.
💡 Hint: Think about alternative configurations.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a power supply circuit that incorporates both a half-wave and full-wave rectifier. Explain the design process and the reasoning behind your chosen components.
💡 Hint: Consider real-life applications and requirements regarding load current.
Given a full-wave rectifier setup, simulate the circuit on software and measure the output ripple. Discuss potential ways to minimize ripple further.
💡 Hint: Experiment with different values of capacitance in simulations to see real-time effects.
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