AC/DC Calc
rectifier basics
Bridge rectifier diode losses: what a two-drop estimate means
Understand the useful 2Vf voltage model and why it does not replace current-waveform or thermal analysis.
component behavior
Explanations and examples to help you understand rectifier output.
capacitor filtering
Capacitor ESR and ripple current: two different limits
Separate charge-storage ripple from resistive voltage changes and ripple-current heating.
rectifier basics
Transformer RMS voltage and rectifiers: use the right input
Interpret secondary RMS voltage, waveform peaks, and regulation before estimating rectifier output.