How does a diode change AC current into a continuous DC current? |
by shahbaz100
July 16, 2020 |
AC to DC makes use of the asymmetrical conduction property of diodes. Conduction in one (forward) direction is high; in the other (reverse) direction, conduction is very low. There is a neat Circuitlab example circuit and simulation "Diode half-wave rectifier" which illustrates the process clearly, find at: https://www.circuitlab.com/circuit/4da864/diode-half-wave-rectifier/ |
by EF82
July 16, 2020 |
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