Q. Which type of transformer is required to create a 180 degree input to a rectifier?

A
Center-tapped secondary
B
Step-down secondary
C
Stepped-up secondary
D
Split winding primary
Solution:
  • Center-tapped secondary is used to create a 180 degree input to a rectifier.
  • A rectifier circuit whose transformer secondary is tapped to get the desired output voltage, using two diodes alternatively, to rectify the complete cycle is called as a Center-tapped Full wave rectifier circuit.
  • A center tapped full wave rectifier is a rectifier which uses a center tapped transformer to convert the complete AC signal into DC signal. The main advantage of a center tapped full wave rectifier is that it allows electric current during both positive and negative half cycles of the input AC signal.
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