Full wave rectifier efficiency

Papabravo

Joined Feb 24, 2006
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How to calculate the efficiency of full wave rectifier? Also, prove that efficiency of Full wave rectifier is 81.2%
Write the expressions for DC power out and AC Power In. The ratio of those two expression will be the efficiency, just like in all the other cases where you have Power Out < Power IN
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
38,503
The efficiency depends upon the diode drops at the load current and the AC voltage value . The efficiency is not a fixed value independent of these variables.
 

Papabravo

Joined Feb 24, 2006
22,082
The efficiency depends upon the diode drops at the load current and the AC voltage value . The efficiency is not a fixed value independent of these variables.
Power Out and Power In can be measured or theoretical. Power out definitely depends on the diode drops.
 
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