Question

What device converts AC to DC?

Answer 1

1. An electronic device called a rectifier uses one or more P-N junction diodes to change alternating electricity into a direct current.
2. A diode functions as a one-way valve during the rectification process to help the current flow in a single direction.
3. AC is current alternate its direction whereas DC current is unidirectional.
4. The rectifier is the device that converts AC to DC.
5. Rectifiers are of two types
   5.1 Full wave rectifier
   5.2 Half wave rectifier
6. Full wave rectifier: A full wave rectifier is defined as a rectifier that converts the complete cycle of alternating current into DC.
   6.1 It consists of two diodes.
   6.2 The output DC is a continuous signal.
7. Half wave rectifier:A half wave rectifier is defined as a rectifier that converts the complete cycle of alternating current into DC..
   6.1 It consists of one diode.
   6.2 The output DC is a disctete signal.