The type of rectifier whose voltage cannot be controlled is known as an uncontrolled rectifier. Uncontrolled rectifiers are further divided as follows:
- Half Wave Rectifier
- Full Wave Rectifier
The type of rectifier that converts only the half cycle of the alternating current into the direct current is known as a half-wave rectifier. Likewise, a full-wave rectifier converts both positive and negative half cycles of the AC. An example of this is a bridge rectifier. A bridge rectifier uses 4 diodes that are connected in the form of a Wheatstone bridge.
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