7.5: Half-wave Rectifier

Objective

The goal of this exercise is to investigate the ideal versus real operation of a basic half-wave rectifier. The effects of a filtering capacitor are included.

• 7.5.1: Theory Overview

• 7.5.2: Equipment

• 7.5.3: Schematics

• 7.5.4: Procedure

• 7.5.5: Data Tables

• 7.5.6: Questions