What is a Rectifier?
A rectifier is an electronic device that converts Alternating current (AC) to Direct current (DC). The process of converting AC to DC is called rectification. A p-n junction diode is a primary component that is used as a rectifier. Rectifiers can be broadly classified into two: Half-wave rectifiers and Full-wave rectifiers. Both half-wave rectifiers and full-wave rectifiers consist of p-n junction diodes. Rectifiers are used widely in electrical and electronic circuits. For example, you can find a rectifier inside the LED bulbs we use in our households. An LED only works in DC, that’s why a rectifier is used in LED bulbs whose source is AC. It can also be found in our mobile phone chargers and many other devices.
Half Wave Rectifier
A Half-wave rectifier is an electronic device that is used to convert Alternating current (AC) to Direct current (DC). A half-wave rectifier allows either a positive or negative half-cycle of AC to pass and blocks the other half-cycle. Half-wave rectifier selectively allows only one half-cycle of the AC input voltage to pass through, producing a pulsating DC output voltage across the load resistor. While it’s a simple and cost-effective way to convert AC to DC.
In this article, we will go through Half wave Rectifier, First, we will begin with the basics of the rectifier, Then we will go through the definition of the half wave rectifier, then we will go through a diagram of half wave rectifier, and working principle of half wave rectifier, Also we will go through capacitor filter in half wave rectifier and three phase half wave controlled rectifier. At last, we will conclude our Article with Advantages and Disadvantages, Application and Some FAQs on Half Wave Rectifier.
Table of Content
- What is a Rectifier?
- Rectifier Components
- Types of Rectifiers
- Half Wave Rectifier
- Working
- Half Wave Rectifier with Filter
- Three Phase Half Wave Rectifier
- Formulas
- Solved examples
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