what is the ripple factor and how we can calculate it for any particular rectifier
R Thread Starter rahul.raghuromeo Joined Nov 6, 2007 1 Nov 6, 2007 #1 what is the ripple factor and how we can calculate it for any particular rectifier
Dragon Joined Sep 25, 2007 42 Nov 6, 2007 #2 Any variation in the level of voltage is termed as ripple voltage. Usually, it appears due to the normal discharging of capacitors in power supplies. You may want to read this: http://www.antonine-education.co.uk/physics_a2/options/Module_9/Topic_3/capacitative_smoothing.htm A detailed answer to your query is also in this thread: http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/showthread.php?t=1216 Best of luck
Any variation in the level of voltage is termed as ripple voltage. Usually, it appears due to the normal discharging of capacitors in power supplies. You may want to read this: http://www.antonine-education.co.uk/physics_a2/options/Module_9/Topic_3/capacitative_smoothing.htm A detailed answer to your query is also in this thread: http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/showthread.php?t=1216 Best of luck