Applications of Rectifiers
Some of the key application of rectifiers are:
- It is used for powering appliances as we know all electrical appliances use a DC power supply to function. By using rectifier in power supply and systems it helps in conversion of AC to DC.
- It is used to soldering and modulation as it is used in mosquito repellent to power the lead for the fumes.
- Voltage multiplier – As said earlier that rectifiers are used for power conversion such as AC power to DC power and so on same as they are used to convert AC to DC voltage for electronic appliances such as microwave ovens and so on.
- Used in Transformers to obtain desired voltage by using rectifier in combination with a step-down or step-up transformer.
- For Radio appliances rectifiers acts as an detectors because the output consists of an audio signals. For examples Modulation, Demodulation and power supplies.
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Rectifier
Rectifier is an electronic component that converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), ensuring a unidirectional flow of electric charge. As we know, electricity reaches our homes from power grids in the form of AC, but most commonly used electric appliances, such as mobile phones, computers, televisions, fridges, etc operate on direct current (DC). Therefore, the rectifier becomes a very useful component in electronics.
This article provides a detailed understanding of the electrical component known as a rectifier, including its types such as full-wave and half-wave rectifiers, controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers, etc. In addition to that, we will learn about various specific rectifiers such as the Mercury Arc Rectifier, Selenium Rectifier, and Precision Rectifiers.
Table of Content
- What are Rectifiers?
- How does Rectifier Work?
- Types of Rectifiers
- Half Wave Rectifier
- Full Wave Rectifier
- Bridge Rectifiers
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