Fundamentals of Electronics: Diodes II

Converts the ac input voltage to a pulsating dc voltage

Eliminates fluctuations in the rectified voltage and produces a relatively smooth dc voltage

Maintains a constant dc voltage for variations in the input line voltage or in the load

<p>When the sinusoidal input voltage (Vin) goes positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The diode is reverse-biased</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To change ac voltages based on the turns ratio between the primary and secondary</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To eliminate fluctuations in the rectified voltage and produce a relatively smooth dc voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The diode is reverse-biased</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert ac input voltage to a pulsating dc voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintains a constant dc voltage for variations in the input line voltage or in the load</p> Signup and view all the answers