Ripple Factor of DC Chopper Formula

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Ripple Factor is defined as the ratio of RMS value of an alternating current component in the rectified output to the average value of rectified output. Check FAQs
RF=(1d)-d
RF - Ripple Factor?d - Duty Cycle?

Ripple Factor of DC Chopper Example

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Here is how the Ripple Factor of DC Chopper equation looks like.

1.1668Edit=(10.529Edit)-0.529Edit
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Ripple Factor of DC Chopper Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RF=(1d)-d
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RF=(10.529)-0.529
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RF=(10.529)-0.529
Next Step Evaluate
RF=1.16677297202239
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RF=1.1668

Ripple Factor of DC Chopper Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Ripple Factor
Ripple Factor is defined as the ratio of RMS value of an alternating current component in the rectified output to the average value of rectified output.
Symbol: RF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Duty Cycle
A Duty Cycle or power cycle is the fraction of one period in which a signal or system is active.
Symbol: d
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate Ripple Factor of DC Chopper?

Ripple Factor of DC Chopper evaluator uses Ripple Factor = sqrt((1/Duty Cycle)-Duty Cycle) to evaluate the Ripple Factor, Ripple Factor of DC Chopper is defined as the ratio of RMS value of an alternating current component in the rectified output to the average value of rectified output. Ripple Factor is denoted by RF symbol.

How to evaluate Ripple Factor of DC Chopper using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ripple Factor of DC Chopper, enter Duty Cycle (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ripple Factor of DC Chopper

What is the formula to find Ripple Factor of DC Chopper?
The formula of Ripple Factor of DC Chopper is expressed as Ripple Factor = sqrt((1/Duty Cycle)-Duty Cycle). Here is an example- 1.10712 = sqrt((1/0.529)-0.529).
How to calculate Ripple Factor of DC Chopper?
With Duty Cycle (d) we can find Ripple Factor of DC Chopper using the formula - Ripple Factor = sqrt((1/Duty Cycle)-Duty Cycle). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
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