Halfwave Rectifier with Capacitor Filter and Ripple Factor Calculation
Rectifiers are the circuit which converts AC Voltage to DC voltage. The half wave rectifier is the simplest type of rectifier with a single diode. The output of the …
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Forward & Reverse Bias of Diode Explained by V-I Characteristic Curves
A diode can be connected in forward and reverse bias with a source. In Forward bias connection, a diode conducts current like a closed switch. Where in reverse bias, …
Depletion Region formation in PN Junction diode and potential barrier
At the time of developing the PN junction diode, the depletion region is formed. Where free electrons and hole cross the conjunction between P- and N-region and recombine.
What is Intrinsic and Extrinsic SemiConductor: P and N-Type Explained
A semiconductor is a type of electrical material, which is used in electronic devices like PN junction diode, transistor and many more a replacement for a vacuum tube. The …
Difference between electrical conductor, semiconductor and insulator
Based on electrical resistivity, a material can be divided into three types: conductor, insulator, and semiconductor.
RL Circuit Transient: Inductor Charging and Discharging
In RL series circuit, during the inductor charging phase, the voltage across the inductor gradually decrease to zero and the current through the inductor goes to the maximum in …
What is inductor, inductance and How it store energy
An inductor is a passive circuit element which stores energy in the form of the magnetic field. Inductors are made of wrapped conducting wires or coil, to enhance the …
Capacitor in series and parallel combination: The capacitor connection
Capacitors can be connected in series and parallel to achieve the desired capacitance. The capacitance of series connection decreases and that of parallel connection increases.
Capacitor Charging and Discharging Equation and RC Time Constant
Charging and discharging a capacitor means gaining and losing charge over the capacitor plate respectively. The working principle, equations, graphs and transient response explained in depth.
What are the different types of capacitor and their construction
What are the different types of capacitors are available in the market? How they are made up and their construction explained. Based on the construction, their characteristics are presented.