reverse polarity oprotection

[hareesh_mohan]

hi guyz,
i want to know how we can protect our circuit from reverse polarity problems...

then what will happen if we apply a dc voltage in to the input of a rectifier...i think a rectifier can help us from reverse polarity...am i correct...please do reply

 

[alexan_e]

Do you think that the probability to receive an answer to your question increases with larger font size?
Please use the normal font size as anyone else, we are not blind.

If your question is about a rectifier bridge using four diodes then what you say is correct, depending on the input polarity only two of the diodes will conduct and the output polarity will be always the same BUT you will also have an output voltage which will be lower compared to the input because of the voltage drop of the two diodes.

Alex

 

[hareesh_mohan]

happy to know that u r not blind...then it was my pblem..i was not knowing that this font size is intended for blind peoples...


if we r using rectifier then the output will be lower than input...then hw we can get rid off this reverse polarity pblem?

 

[alexan_e]

You can also use only one diode in series with the power supply (usually the positive side), if the voltage input is reversed then the diode will not conduct and the circuit will be protected.
In that case the device will not work when the input is reversed.

Alex

 

[hareesh_mohan]

ok...am using a diode in series with my supply, to positive terminal p side nd between n side nd ground my circuit...if the supply voltage is 5 i will get 4.3 at diode output rit?

 

[hareesh_mohan]

u mean dis

 

[alexan_e]

happy to know that u r not blind...then it was my pblem..i was not knowing that this font size is intended for blind peoples...

I don't find this funny, there are certain rules to the forums that you must follow.
And I don't like you making fun of what I write.

ok...am using a diode in series with my supply, to positive terminal p side nd between n side nd ground my circuit...if the supply voltage is 5 i will get 4.3 at diode output rit?

You can use a Schottcy diode which will has a lower forward voltage drop.

The diode should be connected after the load input so that it stays connected to the same load polarity because if you reverse the load after the diode you are not protected.

Alex

 

[keith1200rs]

Hareesh,

Forum etiquette demands that people don't shout. Usually that takes the form of posting in capital letters but using large fonts and bold typeface are also shouting. Take this as your warning.

Keith

 

[osad3511]

There is a problem using just 2 magnets, which is that the top magnet will fall sideways unless you constrain it. To get around this, use a top magnet (N pole down) then a bottom magnet (N pole down) then a sheet of pyrolyitic graphite (or bismuth) which is diamagnetic.

 

[hareesh_mohan]

sorry for the inconvenience..it was my mistake..i was not knowing that posting in capital letters and using large fonts and bold typeface are shouting. am new to this forum pardon me