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Ripple factor

Description

For the root mean square value of the ripple voltage, the calculation is more involved as the shape of the ripple waveform has a bearing on the result. Assuming a sawtooth waveform is a similar assumption to the ones to calculate ripple voltage (see Ripple voltage) and yields the result to the shown formula.

Related formulas

Variables

γripple factor (dimensionless)
ffrequency of the AC power (Hz)
Ccapacitance (F)
Rresistance of the load (Ω)