Objectives: 1. To plot output waveform of the Half Wave Rectifier. 2. To find ripple factor for Half Wave Rectifier using the formulae. 3. To find the efficiency, Vp(rect), Vdc for Half Wave Rectifier. Theory: A rectifier is a device that transforms a smooth input wave into a unidirectional wave with a positive average value. A half-wave rectifier allows current to pass only during the positive portion of the input wave, causing a voltage drop across the connected resistor. During the negative portion of the wave, the diode prevents current flow, while a capacitor is linked from the rectifier's output to the ground. The capacitor rapidly charges at the beginning of each cycle and gradually discharges its energy through the resistor after the input voltage peaks. Aparatus: I. Transformer II. Resistor III. Capacitor IV. Diode(D1N4001) V. Breadboard VI. Wires Circuit Diagram:
Figure: Half-Wave Rectifier
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Conclusion: Diodes are primarily employed to convert AC (alternating
current) into DC (direct current) for different electrical applications. This conversion process is known as rectification, which transforms a smooth wave into a unidirectional wave. During this process, the first half of the wave is positive, and when a diode is installed in reverse, it stops the current from flowing into the negative section of the wave.