Full Wave Bridge Rectifiers

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Published 2018-05-25

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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All Comments (21)

@TheOrganicChemistryTutor 5 months ago

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@erin4439 5 years ago

I am taking an electrial engineering technician program and am currently in an electronics course. I have sat through hours of electronics lectures, done a bunch of practical labs and no one was able to explain this in such a logical manner. I am so glad I stumbled upon your video!! Thank you!!
@Marty6148 5 years ago

This must be the best explanation of a bridge rectifier and the purpose of an inductor with in a power supply I have heard, Great Job A++++++++++++++
@azor23ahai 6 years ago

Finally someone explains why the current won´t go through the upper diode. It´s all about potential difference. Well done!! :D
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@airmag 4 years ago

No kiddin! Absolutely the best Bridge Rectification tutorial. Seriously forget all you have seen until now. All is taught with the voltage drops and the infamous "D" junction, where many newbies couldn't understand why the current followed D3 but not D4 though both diodes were on the + side... Kudos to the channel.
@gabrielgudger6455 4 years ago

Dude. Thank you so much. The way you explained it step by step with the current going through the diodes was exactly what I needed to see.
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@rkeshat3014 8 months ago

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@bluegreenblack 3 years ago

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@2010bolte 2 years ago

The best explanation on bridge diodes/rectifier ever!
@charlesmarlin6632 4 years ago

Best Video yet for explaining how a Full Bridge Rectifier works and how to get a good stable DC voltage. Well Done!!
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