RMS Voltage with a DC Offset: What is the Impact?

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The discussion centers on the calculation of RMS voltage when a DC offset is present. It is established that the RMS voltage (Vrms) for a waveform with a DC offset is calculated using the formula Vrms = √(Vdc² + Vac²), where Vdc is the DC component and Vac is the AC component. This indicates that the presence of a DC offset increases the overall RMS voltage compared to a centered sine wave. Understanding this concept is crucial for accurate voltage measurements in electrical engineering applications.

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Jun 23, 2007

flash

I have a question about RMS voltage. I know Vrms is Vpeak/sqrt(2) if the sine wave is centered around 0V, but what if the voltage has a DC offset? Shouldn't this mean the RMS voltage is more?

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Jun 23, 2007

Dick

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Sure. It's the square root of the sum of the squares of DC and AC.

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