A Filtered Half-Wave Rectifier Has a Peak Secondary Voltage of 20

question 20

Multiple Choice

A filtered half-wave rectifier has a peak secondary voltage of 20 Vpk. The PIV rating for any diode in the circuit must be at least

• A) 20 V.
• B) 30 V.
• C) 10 V.
• D) 40 V.

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