Full Wave Bridge Rectifiers

This electronics video tutorial provides a basic introduction into full wave bridge rectifiers which are used to convert an AC sine wave signal into a pulsating DC signal. The electronic components used in this type of rectifier circuits are a transformer, 4 diodes, and a load resistor. To reduce the ripple voltage creating a smooth steady DC output signal - you should a shunt capacitor, an inductor, and a zener diode. The shunt capacitor will help to reduce voltage variations while the inductor will reduce variations in current. The zener diode serves as a voltage regulator.

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