A filtered half-wave rectifier has a peak secondary voltage of 20 Vpk. The PIV rating for any diode in the circuit must be at least

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The PIV (Peak Inverse Voltage) rating for a diode in a half-wave rectifier must be at least equal to the peak secondary voltage, but to ensure reliability and account for potential spikes, it is recommended to have a PIV rating significantly higher than the peak voltage. In this case, a PIV of 40 V provides a safe margin above the 20 Vpk.

A Filtered Half-Wave Rectifier Has a Peak Secondary Voltage of 20