INTRODUCTION In this experiment, we observe how full wave rectifier works specifically, a bridge type full wave rectifier.

We should find out how efficient it is to be used than a half-wave rectifier to the extent that it is used for a large scale voltage regulator. We also observe how a capacitor affects the voltage output of the rectifier and compare the results to the half- wave.

OBJECTIVES 1. Ability to recognise a full wave rectified waveform, with and without a reservoir capacitor. 2. Understand the working of a diode bridge circuit as a full-wave rectifier and its advantage over half-wave rectification. 3. Awareness of the two- diode method of obtaining full- wave rectification.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Operating PC (Windows Seven OS) Circuit Simulation Software (Multisim 11.01)

EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE Open Multisim Put all required components needed for the experiment Connect the components using wires Put Ground on the Circuit Assign both Voltmeter and Oscilloscope to their instructed position Simulate the circuits Display the results of Voltmeter and Oscilloscope Write the obtained data of the peak voltages on the Oscilloscope by adjusting the T1/T2 button to know the voltage and its corresponding time result Write the mean voltages results displayed by the Voltmeter

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QUESTIONS 1. Should Vpk be the same as it was for a half- wave rectifier? Does your observation confirm your answer? 2. How does the mean value compare with that found for half wave rectification?

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OBTAINED DATA AC supply: Load: Vpk = 16.971 V @ 5 ms Vpk = 15.637 V @ 5 ms

ANSWER TO QUESTIONS 1. No, due to the fact that it is a full-wave rectifier, which means that it generated twice the voltage generated in a cycle of the half wave rectifier. It doesnt mean that the voltage peak of the full wave rectifier is higher than of the half- wave rectifier.

2. We can see the significant differences of their mean voltages. Half- wave mean voltage is 5.08 while the full- wave is 9.537, almost as twice as the other.

3. The Effect of a Reservoir Capacitor: Capacitor in 2.2F

Vpk = 15.634 V @ 5.075 ms

Capacitor in 47F

Vpk = 5.559 V @ 5.280 ms

CONCLUSION A full- wave rectifier gives a greater mean value and fewer ripples for a given load and reservoir capacitor than a half- wave rectifier. The effect of the capacitor connected to the full wave rectifier has the same results as the half wave, the higher the value of the capacitor, the lesser the ripples produced.