alternating current rectifier
21half-wave rectifier — noun : a rectifier that utilizes one half cycle of alternating current and suppresses the other * * * half wave rectification. Electronics. a rectifier that changes only one half of a cycle of alternating current into a pulsating, direct current …
22Metal rectifier — Selenium rectifier A metal rectifier is an early type of semiconductor rectifier in which the semiconductor is copper oxide or selenium. They were used in power applications to convert alternating current to direct current in devices such as… …
23Mechanical rectifier — A mechanical rectifier is a device for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) by means of mechanically operated switches. The best known type is the commutator, which is an integral part of a DC dynamo but, before solid state… …
24Traction current converter plant — A traction current converter plant is an electrical substation that converts electric power from the form provided by the electrical power industry for public utility service to an appropriate voltage, current type, and frequency to supply… …
25full-wave rectifier — /fool wayv /, Electronics. a rectifier that transmits both halves of a cycle of alternating current as a direct current. Cf. half wave rectifier. * * * …
26half-wave rectifier — half wave rectification. Electronics. a rectifier that changes only one half of a cycle of alternating current into a pulsating, direct current. Cf. full wave rectifier. [1925 30] * * * …
27inverted rectifier — in*vert ed rec ti*fi er, n. (Electricity) A device which converts direct current to alternating current. [PJC] …
28transformer rectifier unit — A combination of a static transformer and a rectifier for converting an AC (alternating current) input of one voltage into DC (direct current) output of another voltage …
29half-wave rectifier — /ˌhaf weɪv ˈrɛktəfaɪə/ (say .hahf wayv rektuhfuyuh) noun a rectifier which allows current to flow only during half of a cycle of an alternating current …
30List of Edison patents — Below is a list of Edison patents. Thomas Edison was an inventor who, it is said, accumulated 1500 plus patents worldwide for his inventions. Nearly 1100 of Edison s patents were in the United States, but other patents were approved in countries… …
