Application of Junction Diode as a Rectifier

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Application of Junction Diode as a Rectifier: Overview

This topic consists of various concepts like Rectifier,Average and RMS Value for Half Wave Rectifier,p-n Junction Diode as a Half-Wave Rectifier, etc.

Important Questions on Application of Junction Diode as a Rectifier

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A full wave rectifier circuit consists of two p-n junction diodes, a centre-tapped transformer, capacitor and a load resistance. Which of these components remove the ac ripple from the rectified output?

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Alternating voltage is given across P and Q, and output is taken across S and T. Choose the correct option for output voltage.

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The process by which an alternating current is converted into direct current is called _____.

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Explain the operation of the following circuit with neat sketch of the input output waveforms. Consider all the diodes are ideal.

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Determine output waveform, V0 for the following networks considering all the diodes are ideal.

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Explain the operation of the following circuit with neat sketch of the input output waveforms. Consider all the diodes are ideal.

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Derive the expression for the average and RMS voltage of full wave rectifier?

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Derive an expression average value and RMS value of half-wave rectifier.

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The input to the primary of the transformer shown below is an alternating voltage signal V(t)=Asin100πt. The transformer and the diodes D 1 and D 2 are ideal. Under these circumstances, the time period of the voltage appearing across the resistance R is

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If a half-wave rectified voltage is fed to a load resistor, which part of a cycle the load current will flow?

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A half-wave rectifier is being used to rectify an alternating voltage of frequency 50Hz. The number of pulses of rectified current obtained in one second is

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In a half wave rectifier,the r.m.s.value of the a.c.component of the wave is-

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If the rms value of the sinusoidal input to a full wave rectifier is V02,  then the rms value of the rectifier’s output is

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The electrical circuit used to get smooth DC output from a rectifier circuit is called

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Which of the following circuits provides full-wave rectification of an a.c. input?

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For the given circuit shown in adjoining figure, to act as full wave rectifier. The AC input should be connected across _________ and the DC output would appear across ___________and_______:

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