Bridge Rectifiers
It is an type of full-wave rectifier which uses four diodes to form a close-loop bridge. It conduct in pairs through each positive and negative half cycle which leads to no power wastage. It is also called rectified output voltage. Rectifiers are mainly used in power supply, providing DC voltage for electronic devices to function. It doesn’t require any center tap over the secondary winding of the transformer .
Here Let us see the working of bridge rectifier the input is fed through transformer to the cross section of diagonal bridge . Here the transformer is always busy due to power supply to the both cycle all the time of input AC.
Bridge Rectifiers Circuit
Circuit for Bridge rectifier is given below:
Rectifier
Rectifier is an electronic component that converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), ensuring a unidirectional flow of electric charge. As we know, electricity reaches our homes from power grids in the form of AC, but most commonly used electric appliances, such as mobile phones, computers, televisions, fridges, etc operate on direct current (DC). Therefore, the rectifier becomes a very useful component in electronics.
This article provides a detailed understanding of the electrical component known as a rectifier, including its types such as full-wave and half-wave rectifiers, controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers, etc. In addition to that, we will learn about various specific rectifiers such as the Mercury Arc Rectifier, Selenium Rectifier, and Precision Rectifiers.
Table of Content
- What are Rectifiers?
- How does Rectifier Work?
- Types of Rectifiers
- Half Wave Rectifier
- Full Wave Rectifier
- Bridge Rectifiers