Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier Calculator

✖Voltage RMS Value is the effective value of an alternating voltage, representing the equivalent direct current (DC) voltage that would produce the same power dissipation in a resistive load.ⓘ Voltage RMS Value [V_rms]			+10% -10%
✖AC Meter Sensitivity refers to the ability of an AC measuring instrument to detect and accurately measure small alternating current (AC) voltages or currents.ⓘ AC Meter Sensitivity [S_ac]			+10% -10%
✖Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance is the value of Shunt Meter resistance connected parallel to each other attached to the permanent magnet moving coil-based voltmeter.ⓘ Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance [R_h]			+10% -10%
✖Diode Resistance refers to the resistance a diode presents to the flow of electric current.ⓘ Diode Resistance [R_d]			+10% -10%

✖Multiplier Resistance is the value of series resistance attached to the pmmc-based voltmeter.ⓘ Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier [R_s]

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Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier

Formula

R s = V rms \cdot S ac - R h - R d

Example

16.3936 Ω = 7.07 V \cdot 8.58 Ω/V - 43.517 Ω - 0.75 Ω

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Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*AC Meter Sensitivity-Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-Diode Resistance
R_s = V_rms*S_ac-R_h-R_d
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Multiplier Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Multiplier Resistance is the value of series resistance attached to the pmmc-based voltmeter.
Voltage RMS Value - (Measured in Volt) - Voltage RMS Value is the effective value of an alternating voltage, representing the equivalent direct current (DC) voltage that would produce the same power dissipation in a resistive load.
AC Meter Sensitivity - (Measured in Ohm Per Volt) - AC Meter Sensitivity refers to the ability of an AC measuring instrument to detect and accurately measure small alternating current (AC) voltages or currents.
Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance is the value of Shunt Meter resistance connected parallel to each other attached to the permanent magnet moving coil-based voltmeter.
Diode Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Diode Resistance refers to the resistance a diode presents to the flow of electric current.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Voltage RMS Value: 7.07 Volt --> 7.07 Volt No Conversion Required
AC Meter Sensitivity: 8.58 Ohm Per Volt --> 8.58 Ohm Per Volt No Conversion Required
Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance: 43.517 Ohm --> 43.517 Ohm No Conversion Required
Diode Resistance: 0.75 Ohm --> 0.75 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R_s = V_rms*S_ac-R_h-R_d --> 7.07*8.58-43.517-0.75

Evaluating ... ...

R_s = 16.3936

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

16.3936 Ohm --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

16.3936 Ohm <-- Multiplier Resistance

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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AC Voltage

Go Voltage = Voltage Peak Value*sin(Angular Frequency*Time)

Vrms value

Go Voltage RMS Value = Voltage Peak Value/sqrt(2)

Average Voltage of Half Wave Rectifier

Go Half Rectifier Average Voltage = 0.45*Voltage RMS Value

Average Voltage of Full Wave Rectifier

Go Full Rectifier Average Voltage = 0.9*Voltage RMS Value

Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier Formula

Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*AC Meter Sensitivity-Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-Diode Resistance
R_s = V_rms*S_ac-R_h-R_d

How to calculate Rs?

In a half-wave rectifier, only one diode is used for the operation. Therefore, we subtract the value of just one diode resistance, along with meter resistance, from the total resistance. Total resistance is calculated using AC sensitivity since the instrument is in AC operation mode.

How to Calculate Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier?

Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier calculator uses Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*AC Meter Sensitivity-Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-Diode Resistance to calculate the Multiplier Resistance, The Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier formula is defined as the series resistor used to extend the rectifier's voltage range by limiting the current during the positive half-cycles of the AC input. Multiplier Resistance is denoted by R_s symbol.

How to calculate Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier, enter Voltage RMS Value (V_rms), AC Meter Sensitivity (S_ac), Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance (R_h) & Diode Resistance (R_d) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier calculation can be explained with given input values -> -12.452 = 7.07*8.58-43.517-0.75.

FAQ

What is Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier?

The Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier formula is defined as the series resistor used to extend the rectifier's voltage range by limiting the current during the positive half-cycles of the AC input and is represented as R_s = V_rms*S_ac-R_h-R_d or Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*AC Meter Sensitivity-Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-Diode Resistance. Voltage RMS Value is the effective value of an alternating voltage, representing the equivalent direct current (DC) voltage that would produce the same power dissipation in a resistive load, AC Meter Sensitivity refers to the ability of an AC measuring instrument to detect and accurately measure small alternating current (AC) voltages or currents, Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance is the value of Shunt Meter resistance connected parallel to each other attached to the permanent magnet moving coil-based voltmeter & Diode Resistance refers to the resistance a diode presents to the flow of electric current.

How to calculate Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier?

The Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier formula is defined as the series resistor used to extend the rectifier's voltage range by limiting the current during the positive half-cycles of the AC input is calculated using Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*AC Meter Sensitivity-Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-Diode Resistance. To calculate Multiplier Resistance for AC Operation Half Wave Rectifier, you need Voltage RMS Value (V_rms), AC Meter Sensitivity (S_ac), Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance (R_h) & Diode Resistance (R_d). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Voltage RMS Value, AC Meter Sensitivity, Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance & Diode Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Multiplier Resistance?

In this formula, Multiplier Resistance uses Voltage RMS Value, AC Meter Sensitivity, Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance & Diode Resistance. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*DC Meter Sensitivity-Half Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-Diode Resistance
Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*DC Meter Sensitivity-Full Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-2*Diode Resistance
Multiplier Resistance = Voltage RMS Value*AC Meter Sensitivity-Full Wave Shunt Meter Resistance-2*Diode Resistance

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