AC to DC Converter Calculator
Output Parameters
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Waveform Characteristics
Rectifier Circuit Diagram
Theory & Formulas
Half-Wave Rectifier: Uses a single diode to convert only the positive half-cycles of AC to DC.
Formulas:
- Vpeak = VRMS × √2 - Vdiode
- VDC = Vpeak / π
- Ripple Factor = 1.21
- Efficiency ≈ 40.6%
Full-Wave Center-Tapped Rectifier: Uses two diodes and a center-tapped transformer to convert both half-cycles.
Formulas:
- Vpeak = (VRMS × √2 / N) - Vdiode
- VDC = 2 × Vpeak / π
- Ripple Factor = 0.48
- Efficiency ≈ 81.2%
Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier: Uses four diodes in a bridge configuration to convert both half-cycles without needing a center-tapped transformer.
Formulas:
- Vpeak = VRMS × √2 - 2 × Vdiode
- VDC = 2 × Vpeak / π
- Ripple Factor = 0.48
- Efficiency ≈ 81.2%