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==== 6.1.2 Full-wave rectification==== | ==== 6.1.2 Full-wave rectification==== | ||
- | A full-wave rectifier converts both the positive and negative halves of the input waveform to a single polarity (positive or negative) at its output. By using both halves of the AC waveform full-wave rectification is more efficient than half wave. However, in a circuit | + | A full-wave rectifier converts both the positive and negative halves of the input waveform to a single polarity (positive or negative) at its output. By using both halves of the AC waveform full-wave rectification is more efficient than half wave. |
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<WRAP centeralign > Figure 6.4 Dual polarity Full-wave rectifier using a center tapped transformer and 4 diodes. </ | <WRAP centeralign > Figure 6.4 Dual polarity Full-wave rectifier using a center tapped transformer and 4 diodes. </ | ||
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====6.1.3 Rectifier output smoothing==== | ====6.1.3 Rectifier output smoothing==== |