ZHCS779B March 2012 – December 2023 UCC28070A
PRODUCTION DATA
The maximum RMS input-line current is given by Equation 37:
The peak input current is given by Equation 38:
The maximum average rectified line current is given by Equation 39:
A typical bridge rectifier has a forward voltage drop VF of 0.95V at Iin_pk. The maximum power loss in the rectifier bridge can be conservatively estimated by Equation 40:
The bridge rectifier must be rated to carry the full line current plus any anticipated line-surge peaks. The bridge rectifier also carries the full inrush current as the bulk capacitor COUT charges when the line is connected. The voltage rating of the bridge is recommended to maintain suitable margin to the maximum anticipated peak input voltage including AC-line swells.