Can LCL Filter Convert AC to DC for Half Bridge Section?

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The idea is from the AC what is the maximum DC voltage can be generated with different rectifying techniques,
Block diagram: a box labelled AC Input Voltage Vrms with an arrow pointing to a box labelled DC Output Voltage VDC.


In the above circuit if the input AC is sine wave of ##A_{RMS}## then if half wave rectification is done the maximum DC voltage is as calculated above is ##\frac{2\sqrt2 A_{RMS}} {\pi}## and if full rectification is done the maximum DC voltage is 2 times the above ##\frac{2*2\sqrt2 A_{RMS}} {\pi}## = 1.8*Arms. Similarly there are some rectification techniques, i want to calculate the DC voltage for them as next step.
 
PhysicsTest said:
The idea is from the AC what is the maximum DC voltage can be generated with different rectifying techniques,
Short Answer: The peak value of the rectifier AC input voltage.
Real-World Considerations (corrections):
  • subtract the forward-voltage of the rectifier(s)
  • subtract the voltage drop of the supply voltage (typically from a small transformer)
Those items vary with the load current.

If you want the usable voltage, account for the the ripple due to the filter capacitors discharging between the peaks of the rectified voltage.

The above is valid for Half-wave, Full-wave, and Full-wave Bridge rectifier circuits.

In the rare instances of using a Voltage Multiplier rectifier circuit, the above holds for each stage of the multiplier. (don't go there if you can avoid it! the calculations are a real pain))

Cheers,
Tom
 
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I also have the National Special Function data book:
Cover of a National Semiconductor Special Function Data Book, green and magenta illustration with a Hamilton/Avnet sticker on the lower left.
 
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dlgoff said:
@DaveE
I also have the National Special Function data book:
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Can you post a pic or a scan of the Table of Contents for that one Don? I know most of National's handbooks/databooks, but have not seen that one. Thanks :smile:
 
berkeman said:
Can you post a pic or a scan of the Table of Contents for that one Don? I know most of National's handbooks/databooks, but have not seen that one. Thanks :smile:
It was a little hard to get a good photo of all the Table of Contents pages but this will give you an idea maybe:
Photo of the edge index page of a National Semiconductor Special Function Analog and Digital Circuits databook, listing numbered sections from Amplifiers (1) through Physical Dimensions and Miscellaneous Hardware (12).
 
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I don't know. I haven't looked. Here's another photo to give you an idea of the contents:
Photo of a yellowed printed table of contents from an analog and linear integrated circuit databook, listing sections on analog switches, MOS clock drivers, digital drivers, A/D converters, resistor arrays, active filters and physical dimensions.

Due to it's age, the yellowing makes it really hard to photograph.

edit: maybe you can download this image and enhance with your tools.
 
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