With the help of a circuit diagram, explain how a full wave rectifier gives output rectified voltage corresponding to both halves of the input ac voltage.
Important Questions on Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
The output current versus time curve of a rectifier is shown in the figure. The average value of output current in this case is
Statement II : To get a steady DC output from the pulsating voltage received from a full wave rectifier we can connect an inductor in series with
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
What is rectification? Explain the working of a full wave rectifier.
Distinguish between half-wave and full-wave rectifiers.
A A.C. supply is connected between points and as shown in figure what will be the potential difference across the capacitor?
Explain the working of a half wave diode rectifier.
Figure shows a half-wave rectifier with resistive load which is far greater than the diode's forward resistance. If the value of capacitance is considerably large, then the D.C. voltage across is___________
Match List I with List II.
| List I | List II | ||
| (a) | Rectifier | (i) | Used either for stepping up or stepping down the A.C. voltage |
| (b) | Stabilizer | (ii) | Used to convert A.C. voltage into D.C. voltage |
| (c) | Transformer | (iii) | Used to remove any ripple in the rectified output voltage |
| (d) | Filter | (iv) | Used for constant output voltage even when the input voltage or load current change |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
In the given circuit, The current through battery is
