The device can drive push-pull converters that provide high output voltages of up to 30V, or bipolar outputs of up to ±15V. Using commercially available center-tapped transformers, with relatively low turns ratios of 0.8 to 5, requires different rectifier topologies to achieve high output voltages. Figure 8-12 to Figure 8-14 show some of these topologies together with the respective open-circuit output voltages.

Figure 8-12 Bridge Rectifier With Center-Tapped Secondary Enables Bipolar Outputs

Figure 8-14 Half-Wave Rectifier Without Centered Ground and Center-Tapped Secondary Performs Voltage Doubling Twice, Hence Quadrupling V_IN

Figure 8-13 Bridge Rectifier Without Center-Tapped Secondary Performs Voltage Doubling