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What are Rectifiers and their types?


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Rectifier:

  1. A rectifier is a device that transforms alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).
  2. A rectifier is similar to a one-way valve in that it only enables electrical current to travel in one direction.
  3. Rectification is the process of converting alternating electricity to direct current.
  4. Solid-state diodes, vacuum tube diodes, mercury-arc valves, silicon-controlled rectifiers, and other silicon-based semiconductor switches are all examples of rectifiers.

Types of Rectifiers:

The types of rectifiers are listed below

  1. Half-wave rectifiers
  2. Full-wave rectifiers
  3. Controlled rectifiers
  4. Uncontrolled rectifiers
  5. Single-phase rectifiers
  6. Three-phase rectifiers
  7. Bridge rectifiers
  8. Centre-tapped rectifiers

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