Ripple Factor Formula

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Ripple Factor is defined as the ratio of rms value of ac component to the DC value. Check FAQs
r=VrmsVcc
r - Ripple Factor?Vrms - Root Mean Square Voltage?Vcc - Positive DC Voltage?

Ripple Factor Example

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Here is how the Ripple Factor equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Ripple Factor equation looks like.

0.4667Edit=7Edit15Edit
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Ripple Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r=VrmsVcc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r=7V15V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r=715
Next Step Evaluate
r=0.466666666666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
r=0.4667

Ripple Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Ripple Factor
Ripple Factor is defined as the ratio of rms value of ac component to the DC value.
Symbol: r
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Root Mean Square Voltage
Root Mean Square Voltage is the square root of the time average of the voltage squared.
Symbol: Vrms
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Positive DC Voltage
Positive DC Voltage provided to the amplifier.
Symbol: Vcc
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Ripple Factor?

Ripple Factor evaluator uses Ripple Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Positive DC Voltage to evaluate 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 evaluate Ripple Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ripple Factor, enter Root Mean Square Voltage (Vrms) & Positive DC Voltage (Vcc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ripple Factor

What is the formula to find Ripple Factor?
The formula of Ripple Factor is expressed as Ripple Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Positive DC Voltage. Here is an example- 0.466667 = 7/15.
How to calculate Ripple Factor?
With Root Mean Square Voltage (Vrms) & Positive DC Voltage (Vcc) we can find Ripple Factor using the formula - Ripple Factor = Root Mean Square Voltage/Positive DC Voltage.
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