The disadvantage of a half-wave rectifier is that the___________
A. components are expensive
B. diodes must have a higher power rating
C. output is difficult to filter
D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
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If the arrow of crystal diode symbol is positive w.r.t. bar, then diode is ___________ biased.
A. forward
B. reverse
C. either forward or reverse
D. none of the above
In the breakdown region, a zener didoe behaves like a ___________ source.
A. constant voltage
B. constant current
C. constant resistance
D. none of the above
When the crystal current diode current is large, the bias is ___________
A. forward
B. inverse
C. poor
D. reverse
If the temperature of a crystal diode increases, then leakage current ___________
A. remains the same
B. decreases
C. increases
D. becomes zero
The output is difficult to filter because of the high ripple factor of the output which is about 121% of the AC that is to be rectified
what is the explanation