We can use this bridge topology, but instead of a resistive bridge, we can use diodes to build something called a voltage rectifier seen in Figure 6. In the middle of the bridge is a resistor R with current iR through it. Assume that the diodes are ideal. The ideal diode model is given for convenience in Figure 7.

Figure 6

Figure 7
The voltage source, V is a ramp voltage with amplitude VS=3V seen in Figure 8. What is the maximum and minimum current iR (in Amps) throught the resistor R=15Ω?

Figure 8
iR,max in Amps:

iR,min in Amps:

Question

We can use this bridge topology, but instead of a resistive bridge, we can use diodes to build something called a voltage rectifier seen in Figure 6. In the middle of the bridge is a resistor R with current iR through it. Assume that the diodes are ideal. The ideal diode model is given for convenience in Figure 7.


Figure 6

Figure 7
The voltage source, V is a ramp voltage with amplitude VS=3V seen in Figure 8. What is the maximum and minimum current iR (in Amps) throught the resistor R=15Ω?


Figure 8
iR,max in Amps:


iR,min in Amps: