DC/AC BRIDGES

Reporter: Jevan Ayco Calaque

Objectives:
• Discuss the Principles and Applications of DC/AC Bridges.
• Illustrate the General Balanced Equation and Diagram of Four-Arm
Bridges
• Identify the Common Types of DC/AC Bridges
• Differentiate DC bridges and AC bridges
• Demonstrate the Principles, Construction and Formulas of different
types of DC/AC Bridges
DC/AC Bridges
Bridges are very commonly used as a variable conversion
element in measurement systems. It provide and accurate method of
measuring Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance, and enabled to
detect small amount of changes.
General Balanced Equation for Four-Arm
Bridges
𝑍1 𝑍2
=
𝑍3 𝑍4

𝑌1 𝑌4 = 𝑌2 𝑌3
Types of DC/AC Bridges
1. Wheatstone Bridge
2. Maxwell Bridge
3. Hay Bridge
4. Owen Bridge
5. Etc
Difference Between DC and AC Bridges
Basis for
AC Bridge DC Bridge
Comparison
Definition The bridge which is used for The DC bridge measures the
measuring the value of unknown resistance of the
unknown impedance is circuit.
known as the AC bridge.

Supply AC supply is used DC supply is used

Current Detector AC Detector DC Detector
Components Resistive and Reactive Resistive

Wagner’s Earthing Device Required Not required

Types Two Seven

Balancing Time Relatively Less High
Wheatstone Bridges
this is originally developed by Charles Wheatstone to measure
unknown Resistance values as a means of calibrating measuring
instruments such as Voltmeter, Ammeter, etc.

𝑅1 𝑅3
= = 1 (𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑)
𝑅2 𝑅𝑥

𝑅2 𝑅3
𝑅𝑥 =
𝑅1
Maxwell Bridge
it is a bridge used for the measurement of self-inductance of the
circuit. It work on the principle of comparison where the unknown
inductance can be determine by comparing it with a known or standard
value.
Types of Maxwell Bridge
1. Maxwell Inductance Bridge
2. Maxwell Inductance-Capacitance Bridge
Maxwell Inductance Bridge Maxwell Inductance-Capacitance Bridge

𝑅3 𝐿1 = 𝐶4 𝑅2 𝑅3
𝐿1 = 𝐿2 ×
𝑅4
𝑅3
𝑅3 𝑅1 = 𝑅2 ×
𝑅1 = 𝑅2 × 𝑅4
𝑅4
Hay Bridge
-a modification of Maxwell bridge
Owen Bridge
-is a bridge that measures inductance in terms of capacitance.

𝐶4
𝑅1 = 𝑅3 ×
𝐶2

𝐿1 = 𝐶4 𝑅2 𝑅3
The End
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