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✖Root Mean Square Voltage is the square root of the time average of the voltage squared.ⓘ Root Mean Square Voltage [V_rms]			+10% -10%
✖Positive DC Voltage provided to the amplifier.ⓘ Positive DC Voltage [V_cc]			+10% -10%

✖Ripple Factor is defined as the ratio of rms value of ac component to the DC value.ⓘ Ripple Factor [r]

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Ripple Factor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Ripple Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Positive DC Voltage
r = V_rms/V_cc
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Ripple Factor - Ripple Factor is defined as the ratio of rms value of ac component to the DC value.
Root Mean Square Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Root Mean Square Voltage is the square root of the time average of the voltage squared.
Positive DC Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Positive DC Voltage provided to the amplifier.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Root Mean Square Voltage: 7 Volt --> 7 Volt No Conversion Required
Positive DC Voltage: 15 Volt --> 15 Volt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

r = V_rms/V_cc --> 7/15

Evaluating ... ...

r = 0.466666666666667

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.466666666666667 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.466666666666667 ≈ 0.466667 <-- Ripple Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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How to Calculate Ripple Factor?

Ripple Factor calculator uses Ripple Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Positive DC Voltage to calculate the Ripple Factor, The Ripple Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the RMS value of the ac component to the DC value. It is denoted as " r ". Ripple Factor is denoted by r symbol.

How to calculate Ripple Factor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Ripple Factor, enter Root Mean Square Voltage (V_rms) & Positive DC Voltage (V_cc) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Ripple Factor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.466667 = 7/15.

FAQ

What is Ripple Factor?

The Ripple Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the RMS value of the ac component to the DC value. It is denoted as " r " and is represented as r = V_rms/V_cc or Ripple Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Positive DC Voltage. Root Mean Square Voltage is the square root of the time average of the voltage squared & Positive DC Voltage provided to the amplifier.

How to calculate Ripple Factor?

The Ripple Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the RMS value of the ac component to the DC value. It is denoted as " r " is calculated using Ripple Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Positive DC Voltage. To calculate Ripple Factor, you need Root Mean Square Voltage (V_rms) & Positive DC Voltage (V_cc). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Root Mean Square Voltage & Positive DC Voltage and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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