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2.

6 - Half-Wave Rectification

Half-wave rectifier converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) by
allowing only one half of each AC cycle to pass through.

An AC voltage is applied to the input of the rectifier.

During the positive half-cycle of the AC voltage, the diode is forward-biased,


allowing current to flow through it. In contrast, during the negative half-cycle, the
diode is reverse-biased, blocking the current flow.

The resulting output is DC voltage pulse, consisting of only the positive


half-cycles of the original AC waveform.

In essence, a half-wave rectifier cuts off the negative half of the AC waveform
to produce a DC output.

Determining DC Level of Output - IMPORTANT MATH

If Circuit contains IDEAL diode,


𝑉𝑑𝑐 = 0. 318 * 𝑉𝑚

If Circuit contains PRACTICAL diode,


𝑉𝑑𝑐 = 0. 318 * (𝑉𝑚 − 𝑉𝑘)

Demo Question - Calculate the DC Level of Output of a given Half-Wave rectifier


circuit.
PIV Rating:

PIV stands for Peak Inverse Voltage. It's the maximum reverse voltage that a
diode can withstand without breaking down. In a half-wave rectifier, the PIV
rating of the diode must be greater than or equal to the peak value of the input
AC voltage.

Therefore,

2.7 - Full-Wave Rectification

Full-wave rectification converts the entire AC waveform into DC, utilizing both
the positive and negative halves.

A full-wave rectifier typically consists of four diodes connected in a specific


configuration.

An AC voltage is applied to the input of the rectifier.

During the positive half-cycle of the AC voltage, two diodes conduct (D2 and D3),
allowing current to flow through the load in one direction.

During the negative half-cycle, the other two diodes conduct (D1 and D4),
allowing current to flow through the load in the same direction as during the
positive half-cycle.
The resulting output is a DC voltage pulse, with both halves of the original AC
waveform contributing to the DC level.

Used in Filtering, AC-DC conversions for many electronic devices, Inverters,


Power Supplies.

You may give the Diode Numbers according to your wish. But, Make Sure you
mention the correct Diode while describing the operation of the Rectifier.

INPUT AND OUTPUT WAVEFORMS OF FULL-WAVE RECTIFIER

The Current Flows through TWO DIODES, before it reaches the output terminal.
Therefore, for IDEAL diode, the final, OUTPUT voltage, V0 = Vm
And, for PRACTICAL/Silicon Diode, V0 = Vm - 2Vk

Determining DC Level of Output

If Circuit contains IDEAL diode,


𝑉𝑑𝑐 = 0. 636 * 𝑉𝑚

If Circuit contains PRACTICAL diode,


𝑉𝑑𝑐 = 0. 636 * (𝑉𝑚 − 2𝑉𝑘)

The PIV rating is the same as that for a Half-Wave rectifier.

Example 2.17 - IMPORTANT MATH

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