Everyone loves a full-wave bridge rectifier, but there’s no denying that they aren’t 100% efficient due to the diode voltage ...

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 ...

IT is a rather common occurrence that the resistance of semiconductor rectifiers drifts after application of a voltage. This effect is particularly strong immediately following the application of a ...

In the realm of modern electronics, semiconductor diodes have emerged as fundamental components with diverse applications. One of their pivotal roles lies in the fields of rectification and voltage ...

A major cause of losses in a conventional power supply using a 50/60-Hz transformer is the bridge rectifier. This article shows how to build a “greener” rectifier, substantially reducing losses by ...

FATIGUE in selenium rectifier photocells is generally marked by a falling off in the current output, during exposure to steady radiation, of cells which have been kept for some time in darkness. The ...

It is shown how the image force can be taken into account very simply by making a minor improvement in the current theory of rectification. The equations obtained have been compared with experimental ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, announced today with deep regret that Eric Lidow passed away on January 18 ...