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K6-41. Diode Rectifiers And Filters
Purpose
To demonstrate rectification of 60 Hz AC by a diode and by a bridge rectifier.
Equipment
Variac, isolation transformer with adapter, half-wave rectifier (diode), full-wave rectifier (bridge rectifier), 1Henry 90 ohm choke, 30 microfarad capacitor, 470 ohm load resistor, with oscilloscope on scope/TV cart.
Setup Time
10 minutes.
Images
Description
A single diode can be used as a half-wave rectifier or a bridge rectifier as a full-wave rectifier, as per the◙circuits below. An inductor and a capacitor are used to filter out the ripple from the resulting output. A load must be present for the circuit to work
References
Lecture Demonstration Record Form, Test Data, and Circuit Diagram. ◙Sergio Mascarenhas, Half-Wave, Full-Wave Rectification and Filter Action without an Oscilloscope, AJP 25, 584 (1957).
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See pagesk1. forces on moving charges
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See pagesk2. electromagnetic induction
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See pagesk3. transformers
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See pagesk4. motors & generators
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See pagesk5. electrical properties of matter
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See pagesk6. electric circuits & instruments
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See pagesk7. rlc circuits
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See pagesk8. electromagnetic waves