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 ...

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 ...

Although they are usually limited to only two leads, rectifiers and diodes play an important role in power electronic systems. In 2011, many types of rectifier/diodes were introduced, from bridge ...