Full-wave Bridge Rectifier With Output Filtering
A bridge rectifier pack is highly recommended over constructing a bridge rectifier circuit from individual diodes because such packs are made to bolt onto a metal heat sink. A metal box is recommended over a plastic box for its ability to function as a heat sink for the rectifier.
A larger capacitor value is fine to use in this experiment so long as its working voltage is high enough. To be safe, choose a capacitor with a working voltage rating of at least twice the root-mean-square (RMS) AC voltage output of the low-voltage AC power supply.
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Full wave bridge rectifier with output filtering capacitor
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full wave bridge rectifier with CLC filter |
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full wave bridge rectifier waveforms |
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full wave rectified DC voltage waveform under heavy load |
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