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1. Consider a simple half wave rectifier circuit consisting of an ac source a diode and a series R-L load.
2. now during the positve half cycle of the source current, the diode conducts but it stops conducting when the negative half cycle starts.
3. For an R-L load load current lags the source voltage and tries to flow in the previous direction even when the source voltage has reversed.
4. This action due to the inductance, builds a high voltage across the diode which may exceed its forward breakdown limit and permanently damage it.
5. Thus freewheeling diodes are used to short the load during negative half cycles and hence prevent the voltage breakdown of the semiconductor switches used in the control circuit.
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What is freewheeling diod?
what effect freewheeling diod
Can a diode be used as rectifier diode?
yes, diode can be used as rectifier diode to convert ac to dc
Is it pn junction diode used as voltage regulator?
zener diode
What is the difference between p n junction and zener diode?
The difference between the pn-junction diode and the zener diode is that the pn-junction diode is used for rectification while the zener diode is used for rectification and stabilization. Also, the zener diode can function in the breakdown region while the pn-juntion diode can not function in that regime.
Does a zener diode acts as a switch?
A zener diode cannot be used as switch.
Operation of half wave rectifier with freewheeling diode?
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What is the freewheeling diode operation?
Very often in translations from German to English the term 'free wheeling diode' for 'Freilauf-Diode' is used. Generally the correct translation for this term would be 'recovery diode'. The usage of the term 'free wheeling' only will be correct in mechanical aspects, e.g. the rear wheel of a bicycle or the clutch of the transmission line of a car.
What is the use of freewheeling diode in igbts?
To protect module from freeewheeling during off period with inductive load.
How does a freewheeling diode works?
two diodes are used. when one diodes swithes off, the other takes over and hence provides a continuious wave from. thier circuit arrangment is also called half bridge.
What is freewheeling diod?
what effect freewheeling diod
Can a diode be used as rectifier diode?
yes, diode can be used as rectifier diode to convert ac to dc
What is the function of diode what is the function of diode?
A diode is used primarily as a Rectifier
Can diode be used as rectifier?
yes ofcourse diode can be used as rectifier but it's an uncontrolled rectification.
What type of diode is used as a variable capacitor?
varactor diode is a correct answer
Is it pn junction diode used as voltage regulator?
zener diode
What type of diode is a HVR-1X4 diode?
It's a high voltage diode, typically used in microwave ovens.
What is the difference between p n junction and zener diode?
The difference between the pn-junction diode and the zener diode is that the pn-junction diode is used for rectification while the zener diode is used for rectification and stabilization. Also, the zener diode can function in the breakdown region while the pn-juntion diode can not function in that regime.
