A full-wave bridge rectifier with a 314 V peak sinusoidal input has a load resistor of 10.6 KO 1. If germanium diodes are employed, what is the DC voltage available at the load? 2. Determine the required PIV rating of each diode.
A full-wave bridge rectifier with a 314 V peak sinusoidal input has a load resistor of 10.6 KO 1. If germanium diodes are employed, what is the DC voltage available at the load? 2. Determine the required PIV rating of each diode.
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Transcribed Image Text:A full-wave bridge rectifier with a 314 V peak sinusoidal input has a load resistor of 10.6
1. If germanium diodes are employed, what is the DC voltage available at the load?
2. Determine the required PIV rating of each diode.
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