Converting ac to dc has been accomplished by several different types of rectifiers through the years. Here are a few of the more common types of rectifiers used in the past 100 years. Mercury arc ...

Full-wave rectifiers with capacitor filters are, without question, the workhorse — and the unsung hero — of the modern electronic world and for the gadgets we have come to enjoy. That being said, it ...

A major cause of losses in a conventional power supply using a 50/60-Hz transformer is the bridge rectifier. This article shows how to build a “greener” rectifier, substantially reducing losses by ...

Single-ended tube with a brass admedium base insulated skirt and two glass insulators, a contact post extending from the skirt and around the bulb to the top. Tipless P-shaped envelope. 2 amp rating.

A diode is a device that allows current to flow in one direction but not in the other. This ability makes diodes useful in many applications, including converting AC to DC, regulating voltages, and ...