Solid State Components Chapter 6

What is the primary function of rectifiers in a DC power supply?

• To filter out noise from the power supply

• To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

• To regulate the output voltage

• To divide the voltage into smaller units

Which component is essential for adjusting the output voltage in a DC power supply?

• Voltage multiplier

• Voltage divider

• Voltage regulator

• Power interruption unit

What is the purpose of filters in a DC power supply?

• To convert AC to DC

• To regulate the voltage

• To smooth out the rectified voltage

• To multiply the voltage

What is the role of a voltage divider in a DC power supply?

• To increase the voltage output

• To convert AC to DC

• To provide multiple voltage outputs from a single source

• To regulate the output voltage

Which of the following is NOT a component of a DC power supply as shown in the diagram?

• Transformer

• Rectifier

• Filter

• Battery

Which component is essential for a rectifier to control the flow of current?

• Resistor

• Capacitor

• Diode

• Inductor

What type of DC is produced by a rectifier?

• Steady DC

• Pulsating DC

• Inverted DC

• Alternating DC

Which of the following is NOT a type of rectifier?

• Half Wave

• Full Wave

• Full Wave Bridge

• Quarter Wave

How many diodes are used in a full wave bridge rectifier?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Six

What component in a DC power supply filter is responsible for smoothing voltage?

• Inductors

• Resistors

• Transformers

• Capacitors