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DC power output,
–3 2
P = R = (17×10 ) × 1200
dc
L
= 346.8 mW

AC power input,

Rectifier efficiency,

Example 15.5 Determine for the bridge circuit the peak value of load
current when V = 15 V, R = 600 Ω and the forward voltage drop of the
1
i
diode is 0.7 V. Also calculate the average value of the output current

Figure 15.8 Bridge rectifier circuit

Solution:

V = 15 V
i
V (max) = × 15 = 21.21 V
i