The bridge rectifier is preferred to an ordinary two-diode full wave rectifier because:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. It needs much smaller transformer for the same output
- B. No center tap required
- C. Less PIV rating per diode
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Options A, B and C all are individually correct. So, we will choose option D i.e. all options are correct. Option : DThe bridge rectifier is preferred to an ordinary two-diode full wave rectifier as: ✓ It needs a much smaller transformer for the same output. ✓ no centre tap is required✓ less PIV rating per diode
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