The rectifier circuit is the most used circuit because almost every electronic appliance operates on DC (Direct Current) but the availability of the DC sources is limited such as electrical outlets in our homes provide AC (Alternating current). The rectifier is the perfect candidate for this job in industries & Homes to convert AC into DC.
Below is the list of common applications and uses of different Rectifiers.
- Rectification i.e. converting DC Voltages to AC Voltages.
- Rectifiers are used in electric welding to provide polarized voltage.
- It is also used in traction, rolling stock, and three-phase traction motors used for running trains.
- Half-wave rectifiers are used in mosquito repellent and soldering iron.
- Half wave rectifier also used in AM Radio as a detector and signal peak detector.
- Rectifiers also used in modulation, demodulation, and voltage multipliers.
E.g.: Mobile phone charger, AM Radio, laptop charger
