(ii) Briefly explain the principle of operation of the rectifier circuit. Ensure to explain about the pair of diodes that conduct for the positive cycle and the pair that conducts for the negative cycle of the input signal. (iii) Suppose the input signal vs(t) is a sine wave with a peak voltage of 8 V and frequency of 50 Hz. Sketch the output signal across the load resistor RL with the expected peak voltage. Also state the ripple frequency beside the waveform. (iv) Explain why there is a short period between pulses when the output voltage is zero.

A Full-wave bridge rectifier Circuit contains 4 Germanium diodes Cuse the Constant voltage drop model with VD = 0.30) driving ac a Load resistance of 10 kur. An Source with a Peak value of 4ou at bottz Vortage Source with a applied to the Circuit. a DIS 2 Determine the de value of the output wave form Determine the value of the Capacitor In uf needed to limit the output ripple vortage to 0.5 V if the Peak output voltage is equal to Upic -2VD

b. Calculate the following about the circuit in the figure (If silicon diodes are employed in the rectification);i. the peak value of the output voltage considering the drop across each diode, Vpk.ii. the average voltage, Vdc. iii. The current through the load resistor, IL.iv. The current diode, Id.v. The frequency of the output signal, Fout.vi. Calculate the efficiency of the full wave rectifier expressed in percentage. vii. Sketch a graph of the input and output voltage against time.

Consider a peak rectifier fed by a 60-Hz sinusoid having a peak value V₂ = 100 V. Let the load resistance R = 10 ks. Find the value of the capacitance C that will result in a peak-to-peak ripple of 2 V. Also, calculate the fraction of the cycle during which the diode is conducting and the average and peak values of the diode current.