Rectifiers 01
A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, into direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. This essential conversion process is called rectification.
How Rectifiers Work
Using one or more semiconductor diodes, the device acts as a one-way valve that only permits current to flow in a single direction. The most common types include:
- Half-Wave Rectifiers: Converts only half of the AC wave into pulsating DC. It is simple but i
- Full-Wave Rectifiers: Uses a b
- nefficient, leaving large gaps in the power outputridge configuration to invert the negative half of the AC wave into positive DC, producing a much smoother and steadier power suppl