Question

In a centre tap full-wave rectifier, 100 V is the peak voltage between the centre tap and one end of the secondary. What is the maximum voltage across the reverse biased diode ?

• A. 200 V
• B. 141 V
• C. 86 V
• D. 100 V

Answer 1

The correct option is A 200 V

The PIV rating of full-wave rectifier with centre tap is $2V_m=2\times 100=200V$