Half Wave Rectifier

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03:20:16

A half wave rectifier allows conduction for only 180%, or half a complete cycle in the case that the diode is ideal, no voltage drop when it is turned on. If the diode is not ideal, then the conduction of rectifier will less than 180%

published 3 years ago

fatcat2

3 years ago

The conduction happens in less than 180° of the input wave. That's because of the barrier potential.

PrathikP

3 years ago

@fatcat2 180° is a good approximation for all practical purposes

fatcat2

3 years ago

Just like a class B amp $

PrathikP

3 years ago

Why are you bringing a class B amp in the thread?

fatcat2

3 years ago

@Jonathantai may have not considered the actual conduction angle here. That ignorance (not blaming anyone) will lead to difficulties in understanding differences between class B and AB. At least that's my opinion.

PrathikP

3 years ago

What you are saying is completely irrelevant and unnecessary. you amplifier related comments don't belong in this thread at all. If you want to talk about amplifiers, open a new thread.

fatcat2

3 years ago

Why should I? It was an indirect reply. Well, I didn't think that my comment was irrelevant.

PrathikP

3 years ago

Well, considering that this post is about rectifiers, your comments are irrelevant

fatcat2

3 years ago

Fine

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