Types of Rectifier
What is the efficiency of the rectifiers?
The efficiency of the rectifiers are defined as the ratio of output of DC power to the applied AC input power.
What is the maximum efficiency of a bridge rectifier?
The maximum of the bridge rectifiers is 81.2%.
Which filter can’t be used after a half-wave rectifier?
The series inductors and L filter cannot be used with half wave rectifier.
Types of Rectifier
A Rectifier is an electronic device that converts the alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) by allowing a current to flow through the device in one direction only using one or more P-N junction diodes. Many circuits use DC voltage for operation. It can easily convert AC voltage or current into DC or voltage. A P-N junction diode allows the current to flow in a forward bias condition and blocks the current in a reverse bias condition. More simply we can say that a diode allows electric current to flow in a single direction. This property of the diode allows it to act as a rectifier and the process is called rectification.
Table of Content
- What is Rectifier?
- Types of Rectifier
- Difference Between Half-Wave Rectifier and Full Wave Rectifier
- Application of Rectifiers
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Rectifiers
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