REGULATOR RECTIFIER

A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating

current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current
(DC), which current signals in only one direction. The process is
known as rectification. Rectification produces a type of DC that
encompasses active voltages and currents, which are then adjusted
into a type of constant voltage DC, although this varies depending
on

the

current's

end-use.

The

current

is

allowed

to

flow

uninterrupted in one direction, and no current is allowed to flow in

the opposite direction. Because of the alternating nature of the
input AC sine wave, the process of rectification alone produces a DC
current that, though unidirectional, consists pulses of current.
Rectifier requires more than one component of the diode to
change and improve the properties of the waves resulting from the
ac voltage. Almost all rectifiers contain more than one diode in
particular arrangements. A rectifier also has different waveforms,
such as : Half Wave, Either the positive or negative wave is passed
through and the other wave is blocked. It is not efficient because
only half of the input wave form reaches the output. Full Wave,
Reverses the negative part of the AC wave form and combines it
with the positive.
One of the key problems with rectifiers is that AC power has
peaks and lows, which may not produce a constant DC voltage.
Usually, a smoothing circuit or filter needs to be coupled with the
power rectifier to receive a smooth DC current. So, In these
applications the output of the rectifier is smoothed by an electronic
filter (usually a capacitor) to produce a steady current. And the
more complex circuitry that performs the opposite function,
converting DC to AC, is called an inverter.
Please answer the question with true or false answer!!!

1. rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating

current (AC) to direct current (DC). (TRUE)
2. The resulting currents is allowed to flow without interruption
in one direction, and allowed to flow otherwise. (FALSE)
3. Because of the nature alternating AC input sine wave, the
repair process only produces DC current that is unidirectional.
(TRUE)
4. Rectifier requires at least one component of the diode to
change and improve the properties of waves generated from
the ac voltage.(FALSE)
5. Half wave rectifier and full-wave rectifier has the same
waveform if be done using a ossiloscop.(FALSE)
6. Half wave rectifier is not efficient and is not recommended.
(TRUE)
7. full wave rectifier, that is by reversing the negative part of
the AC waveform and combine it with the positive.(TRUE)
8. AC power has peaks and lows, which may produce a constant
DC voltage.(FALSE)
9. the output of the rectifier does not need to be smoothed by
an electronic filter because dc waves generated are very
smooth.(FALSE)
10.
inverter is more complex circuitry that performs the
opposite function, converting DC to AC. (TRUE)

activities in the workshop and in the classroom

in workshop
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sawing,
measure,

screwdriver,
screw,
sandpaper,
connect the cable,
peel the cable,
measure,

in the classroom

measuring,
writing,
presenting,
reading,
counting,
talk,
sleep,
chat,
ngegosip,
heart gymnastics

Game 1
Match the terns in coloumn B with the phrases in coloum A
No.
1.

Coloumn A
an electrical device change
that

(AC)

voltage,

Coloumn B
a. Full wave rectifier

to(DC)

2.

Voltage,
an process change that (AC)

b. diodes

3.
4.

voltage, to(DC) Voltage,

Componen of rectifier
the positive or negative wave

c. rectification
d. peaks and lows of

is passed through and the

other wave is blocked.

the wave

5.

Reverses

the

negative

e. electronic filter

part of the AC wave form and

6.

combines it with the positive.

One of the key problems with

f. inverter

7.

rectifiers is that AC power

To smooth DC current output.

g. rectifier

8.

Rectifier need a device.

the more complex circuitry

h. Half wave rectifier

that

performs

the

opposite

function, converting DC to AC

Game 2
Match the word with approprlate synonim
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

arrangements
rectification
produces
varies
complexs
change
improve
function

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

repair
transform
setting
usefulness
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