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A rectifier is an electronic device that changes an AC voltage to a DC voltage.
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Is rectifier a non linear device?
diode is nonlinear device,so device from diode is also nonlinear
What is single phase Controlled rectifier?
such a control rectifier that control or rectifier single phase. for that purpose we used SCR that is called single phase controlled rectifier.
What are the advantages of a silicon-controlled rectifier?
SILICON CONTROLLED RECTIFIER APPLICATIONS i) Speed control for motors ii) Temperature control for electric hot plate iii) Dimmer switch for domestic lighting iv) Dimmer control for stage lighting.
What is the purpose of diode?
Diode is a generic name for many different electronic devices that have 2 electrical connections. The most common one (rectifier diode) will let current through in one direction, but not in the other, but several other "diodes" exist, like the Zener diode that absorbs excess voltage, or the light emitting diode that emits light. Some common devices, such as a a resistance, also have 2 connections but are not traditionally called a "diode". A diode can also be used as a clamp, and as a detector (mixer) in an a.m. receiver.
What happens when one of the diodes is removed from the bridge rectifier?
Nothing will happen to the diode but that rectifier effectively becomes a half-wave rectifier.
Is rectifier a non linear device?
diode is nonlinear device,so device from diode is also nonlinear
What is commutation of a rectifier?
Commutation in a rectifier: Refers to the process of transfer of current from one device (diode or thyristor) to the other in a rectifier. The device from which the current is transferred is called the "out going device" and the device to which the current is transferred is called the "incoming device". The incoming device turns on at the beginning of commutation while the out going device turns off at the end of commutation.Commutation failure: Refers to the situation where the out going device fails to turn off at the end of commutation and continues to conduct current.
Why Silicon Controlled Rectifier is called current controlled device?
Because it is controlled by the gate current
What is half wave precision rectifier?
A device that converts full wave signal to half wave rectified dc signal. The device operates only for half of the input cycle during which the input signal is alllowed to pass and stops transmission of the signal for other half cycle. ok?
Can you perform rectification without using a semicondutor device?
Yes; solid state rectifiers were made using values (also called vacuum tubes). ************************************************************* A solid state device is a semiconductor device. A valve (vacuum tube) is a thermionic device, so yes, rectification can be achieved with a thermionic rectifier.
How current are made?
You cause the current to flow through an electronic device that allows current to flow in one directionbut not in the other direction. Such a device is called a "diode" or a "rectifier".
What does the term rectifier mean?
An electrical device that converts alternating current to direct current is known as a rectifier. An inverter is a device that converts direct current to alternating current.
Which is the device that converts AC to DC?
A Rectifier converts Alternating current into Direct current
What converts an alternating current to diredt current?
Alternating Current can be converted to Direct Current by using a DC Converter which contain a Bridge Circuit , a Capacitor and if needed a Transformer.CommentA 'DC converter' is normally called a rectifier.
What component is used to change alternating current to direct current?
Youd need at least a rectifier and to flatten the ripples you need a capacitor.
4 What is the difference between a transformer and a rectifier Which are found in a PC power supply?
A rectifier is a device that converts alternating current to direct current. A transformer is a device that changes the ratio fo current to voltage. A rectifier is found in a PC power supply.
Why thyristor is also called as silicon controlled rectifier?
For the same reason that its used in transistors and resistors...Its a semiconductor.
