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related wiki pages : [[Electronic Theory]], [[capacitors]]. [[Inductors]], [[Voltage]], [[Current]], [[Oscillator Design]], [[Power Supply Design]]. [[Filters]] | related wiki pages : [[Electronic Theory]], [[capacitors]]. [[Inductors]], [[Voltage]], [[Current]], [[Oscillator Design]], [[Power Supply Design]]. [[Filters]] | ||
==What is a Rectifier | ==What is a Rectifier== | ||
A rectifier converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC). This is usually achieved by using a [[Diodes | A rectifier converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC). This is usually achieved by using a [[Diodes | diode]], which allows current to flow only in one direction. | ||
==Half-wave Rectifier== | ==Half-wave Rectifier== | ||
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related wiki pages : Electronic Theory, capacitors. Inductors, Voltage, Current, Oscillator Design, Power Supply Design. Filters
What is a Rectifier
A rectifier converts Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC). This is usually achieved by using a diode, which allows current to flow only in one direction.