1. Assume the input signal to a rectifier circuit has a peak value of Vm = 12 V and is at a frequency of 60 Hz. Assume the output load resistance is R = 2kΩ and the ripple voltage is to be limited to Vr= 0.4 V. Determine the capacitance required to yield this specification for a (a) full-wave rectifier and (b) half-wave rectifier. Show all work.
2. A full-wave rectifier is to be designed to produce a peak output voltage of 12 V, deliver 120 mA to the load, and produce an output with a ripple of not more than 5 percent. An input line voltage of 120 V (rms), 60 Hz is available. Consider a bridge type rectifier. Specify the transformer ratio and the size of the required filter capacitor. Show all work.
3. Silicon diodes are used in a two-diode full-wave rectifier circuit to supply a load with 12 volts D.C. Assuming ideal diodes and that the load resistance is 12 ohms, compute the secondary transformer voltage, the load ripple voltage, and the efficiency of the rectifier. Show all work.
4. A half-wave rectifier using silicon diode has a secondary emf of 14.14 V (rms) with a resistance of 0.2 Ω. The diode has a forward resistance of 0.05 Ω and a threshold voltage of 0.7 V. If load resistance is 10 Ω, determine the following:
o dc load current
o dc load voltage
o voltage regulation
o circuit efficiency
o diode PIV and current rating