This document provides instructions for connecting a bridge rectifier circuit and verifying its output. It describes the theory behind how a bridge rectifier works using 4 diodes to produce a full-wave rectified output from an AC input signal. The procedure involves connecting the circuit as shown, applying a 6V 50Hz input, performing a time domain analysis with a 1kΩ load resistor, and viewing the full-wave rectified output on a plotter.

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Bridge Rectifier
Aim
Aim is to connect a bridge rectifier and verify the
output.
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DIODE
Description
Theory:
The bridge rectifier is another type of full-wave rectifier. It has 4 diodes. The two function generators are replaced
by a single function generator and a transformer. This makes sure that when one end is positive the other end is
negative and vice versa. Thus at any time only two diodes will be conducting. During positive half-cycle, only D0
and D1 conduct and during negative half-cycle, only D2 and D3 conduct. And both the currents will pass in the same
direction through load.
Procedure:
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Connect the circuit as shown.
Give an input voltage of 50 Hz and 6 V. Use load resistor of 1 kΩ.
Go to Run › Time Domain analysis with defaukt settings
View the results on the plotter
Conclusion
The output is a full-wave rectified output. What is the minimum input voltage do you think should be given?
BRIDGE RECTIFIER
RECTIFICATION