Rectifier DC Output Calculator

How Rectifier DC Output works

The displayed equation is Vdc ≈ Vrms × rectifier factor. Rectifier DC Output uses AC RMS voltage, Rectifier factor to report Average DC output.

With the loaded values, average DC output evaluates to 10.80 V. Label alternate cases before adjusting an assumption.

Inputs for Rectifier DC Output

AC RMS voltage and Rectifier factor belong to Rectifier DC Output. Keep source units with ac rms voltage.

The initial entries illustrate operation only. Use current records, readings, or nameplate values for planning.

AC RMS voltage

Example entry: 12 V.

Rectifier factor

Example entry: 0.9.

Reading the Rectifier DC Output result

This output represents Rectifier DC Output.

Use the result as a planning quantity before checking available ratings and protective requirements.

Measurement and units

Check component ratings, isolation requirements, temperature, waveform, and manufacturer limits. Check prefixes on ac rms voltage. Use Transformer Copper Loss Calculator to a separate copper loss calculation.

Reconcile prefixes and units before comparing outputs.

Limits of this calculation

Diode drops and load current change output.

This worksheet does not model every behavior in the surrounding system. Unentered effects remain outside Rectifier DC Output.

A useful Rectifier DC Output comparison

Save the initial average DC output before adjusting aC RMS voltage. A low and high case is more informative than adding an unexplained safety factor after the calculation.

Document the alternate ac rms voltage source.

Rectifier DC Output record notes

Record source and operating details for ac rms voltage.

Retain raw average dc output beside its selected rating.

Questions about Rectifier DC Output