Rectifying bridge.

What is the benefit upgrading a rectifier bridge with higher peak voltage?
please share theoretical background on that issue.
Thanks!

marakanetz07-26-2002 9:05pm

herman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,267 posts 07-27-2002 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ok, my point was that the bridge itself does not determine the amplitude of the DC voltage so they are not rated in this respect. Diodes do have a voltage rating, the PRV (Peak Reverse Voltage). This is the maximum that they can handle when reversed biased. An important rating for sure when designing a power supply. But it does not affect the output so I didn't bring it up. Thanks for keeping me on my toes Sean.
sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,231 posts 07-27-2002 at 05:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No problem Herman. Feel free to kick me in the seat of the pants ( only as needed though ) : ) Sean >
albertporter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,949 posts 07-28-2002 at 04:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No one has mentioned Hexfred rectifiers in place of the standard device. This is a mod I did to my Atmasphere and the results were very worthwhile.
herman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,267 posts 07-28-2002 at 12:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mention a bit more Albert. Enlighten us.
clueless Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 763 posts 07-28-2002 at 03:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A picture of the hexford upgrade in an atmosphere. Cute ain't they?