How to measure ripple voltage on CRO

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Ripple voltage can be measured on a CRO by switching the input to AC, which allows for the extraction of the AC component from the DC signal. Ripple refers to the fluctuations in voltage, while ripple voltage specifically denotes the amplitude of these fluctuations. Ripple factor is a percentage that compares the ripple voltage to the DC value. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate measurements. The discussion concludes with a confirmation of clarity on the topic.
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can we measure ripple factor using same?

again what is difference between ripple, ripple voltage and ripple factor?
 
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Hi ritucrown.

To measure the ripple voltage, switch the input to AC and that extracts the AC component from the DC.

I'd venture that ripple factor is a percentage, relative to the DC value.
 
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thank you, NascentOxygen
thamks for you help, now i got it...
 

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