The equivalent DC output voltage of a full wave rectifier is ______ the equivalent DC output voltage of a half wave rectifier

This question was previously asked in
IPRC (ISRO) Technician B (Electronics) 2018 Official Paper (Held on 22 April 2018)
View all ISRO Technician Papers >
  1. equal
  2. not related
  3. half
  4. double

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : double
Free
IREL Tradesman Trainee (Electrician): DC Generator Quiz
5 Qs. 5 Marks 5 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Explanation:

  • A half-wave rectifier conducts when the alternating current is positive, which happens during 180° of the A.C cycle, and blocks current during the other 180 degrees
  • A full-wave rectifier conducts during both 180° periods of an A.C cycle; So you can see, it conducts current for twice the amount of time
  • The full-wave rectifier has twice the output voltage of a half-wave rectifier is, that it utilizes both half-cycles of the input.

Important:

CIRCUIT 

Number of Diodes

Average DC Voltage (Vdc)

RMS Current (Irms)

Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV)

 

Half-Wave Rectifier

1

 

      Center-Tap Full Wave Rectifier

2

 

Bridge-Type Full Wave Rectifier

4

 

Latest ISRO Technician Updates

Last updated on May 28, 2025

-> ISRO Technician recruitment notification 2025 has been released. 

-> Candidates can apply for the ISRO recruitment 2025 for Technicians from June 2. 

-> A total of 64 vacancies are announced for the recruitment of Technician. 

-> The selection of the candidates is based on their performance in the Written Exam and Skill Test. 

-> Candidates who want a successful selection must refer to the ISRO Technician Previous Year Papers to increase their chances of selection for the Technician post. 

More Diodes and Its Applications Questions

Hot Links: teen patti yes teen patti win teen patti real teen patti master 2023 teen patti bonus