Calculating Frequency and Form Factor for Half Rectified Sine Wave

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The discussion focuses on calculating the frequency and form factor of a half rectified sine wave using specific parameters. The peak current (Ipk) is 11A, the pulse time (Tp) is 0.02s, and the period (T) is 0.035s. The waveform frequency is determined to be 28.57Hz, with an RMS current (Irms) of 5.88A and an average current (Iave) of 4.00A, resulting in a form factor of 1.47. The calculations are confirmed as accurate based on the provided equations.

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1. Calculate the waveform frequency and form factor of a half rectified sine wave

Ipk = Peak current = 11A
Tp = Pulse time of sine wave = 0.02s
T = Period = 0.035s


2. I have used the equations:

Irms = Ipk*sqrt(f*Tp/2)
Iave = (2*f*Ipk*Tp)/pi
f = 1/T


3. I have waveform frequency as 1/0.035 = 28.57Hz

I have Irms = 5.88A and Iave = 4.00A and therefore form factor = 5.88/4.00 = 1.47.

Does this look correct?

Thanks
 
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Presumably your equations for Irms and Iave represent suitable approximations, in which case your results are good.
 

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