2006-10-28 07:28:15 · 4 answers · asked by PUNIT D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
A full-wave rectifier is a set of diodes (usually 4) connected so that an ac sine wave passed through has the negative portion flipped up over the no-voltage line, so that the waveform of the output is basically double the positive sine-wave crests, with no negative crests.
This wave form is still not totally steady, but it no longer alternates between positive and negative, so such things as capacitors and voltage regulators can be used to clean up the "ripple".
Look up the bridge rectifier.
2006-10-28 07:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can make a full wave rectifier by using two diodes but with center tapping at the secondary of the transformer or a full wave bridge Rectifier using 4 diodes arranged in a wheatstone bridge pattern. of course additional components have to be added such as filter capacitors and regulators and for more advanced ckts elements like short-circuit or over-current protection.
Check the following site for more info:
www.uoguelph.ca
2006-10-28 15:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by quark_sa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get all the information you need for this at Radio Shack.
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2006-10-28 14:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-31 13:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by s0u1 reaver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋