Bridge Rectifier
- A full-wave rectifier in which there are four arms - each containing a diode. Converts an AC voltage to a pulsating DC voltage.
- The 4 diodes form a bridge rectifier. This rectifies both halves of the AC signal. Note that a capacitor across the DC out terminals is required to smooth the ripple.
See also: Capacitor, Half Wave Rectifier, Rectifier.
Subjects: Electronics