A full wave rectifier is an electronic circuit that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is done by using diodes to only allow current to flow in one direction.
A full wave rectifier works by using four diodes to create a bridge that allows the current to flow in one direction, resulting in a pulsating DC output. This is achieved by using a combination of positive and negative half cycles of the AC input voltage.
The average output voltage (Vdc) of a full wave rectifier is equal to the peak voltage of the AC input voltage divided by the square root of 2 (Vdc = Vp/√2). This is because the output voltage is a pulsating DC voltage with a peak value of the AC input voltage.
The average output voltage (Vdc) of a full wave rectifier can be calculated by taking the peak voltage of the AC input voltage and dividing it by the square root of 2 (Vdc = Vp/√2). This calculation takes into account the pulsating nature of the output voltage.
The average output voltage (Vdc) of a full wave rectifier can be increased by using a transformer with a higher turns ratio or by using a smoothing capacitor in the circuit. These components help to increase the peak voltage of the AC input, resulting in a higher average output voltage.