Rectifier Circuit

• Converts AC to DC
• Filter eliminates AC components of signal to produce constant DC output
• Quintessential circuit that is used to convert 120V 60Hz AC power to the required DC voltage for an electronic device
• Diode state changes with time, so a given linear model is only valid for a certain time interval

Half-Wave Rectifier Circuit

• A diode is placed in series with a resistive load
• For the positive half-cycle, the source forces positive current, and $V_o = V_s$
• For the negative half-cycle, negative current can’t exist through diode
  • Therefore, the diode is off, the current through $R$ is 0, and $V_o = 0$

Analysis of Half-Wave Circuit

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References

• Course slides, chapter 3: Solid-State Diode and Diode Circuits