Exp No: 5(b)
MEASUREMENT OF RIPPLE FACTOR FOR FULL WAVE RECTIFIERS
AIM:
To study the ripple factor and regulation characteristics of a full wave rectifier.
EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED:
[Link]. NAME OF THE RANGE QUANTITY
EQUIPMENT
1. Transformer 12v-0v-12v 1
2. Capacitor 2
0.1 µF
3. Resistor 1
4. PN junction diode 2
IN 4007
5. Bread Board - 1
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6. CRO 1
FORMULA USED:
Ripple Factor, = (Vrms / Vdc)2 - 1
Where, Vrms = The rms value of the a.c component of the output voltage
Vdc = The average or d.c value of the output voltage.
FULL WAVE RECTIFIER:
Vrms = Vm/ 2
Theory:
A rectifier is defined as a electronic device used for converting AC voltage into
unidirectional voltage. A rectifier utilizes unidirectional conduction devices like Vacuum diode
or PN junction diode.
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