which rectifer is best?

Question

half wave rectifier orhalf wave rectifier with capacitor or half wave rectifier with inductor or half wave recitfier with capacitor and inductor and half wave rectifier with two capactior and inductor ?

Answer 1

First you have to define "best". Is Cheapest best or is smoothest best. Why don't you consider a full wave? Is smallest best? What are the values of the components? If there is a large value capacitor with the rectifier, the output can be smoother than the more complicated filter with the wrong value capacitors and inductors. However, with large value capacitors, there can be a delay when you turn on the device. There can also be a large inrush current that might blow the fuse...