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What is the function of the rectifier in a basic DC power supply?
Converts the ac input voltage to a pulsating dc voltage
What is the role of the filter in a basic DC power supply?
Eliminates fluctuations in the rectified voltage and produces a relatively smooth dc voltage
What does a regulator circuit do in a basic DC power supply?
Maintains a constant dc voltage for variations in the input line voltage or in the load
During which phase of its cycle is the diode forward-biased in a half wave rectifier?
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What happens when the input voltage goes negative during its cycle in a half wave rectifier?
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What is the purpose of the transformer in a basic DC power supply?
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What is the role of the filter in a basic DC power supply?
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What happens when the input voltage goes negative during its cycle in a half wave rectifier?
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What is the function of the rectifier in a basic DC power supply?
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What does a regulator circuit do in a basic DC power supply?
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