half-wave rectifier
1half-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 …
2half-wave rectifier — vienpusis lygintuvas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. half wave rectifier vok. Einweggleichrichter, m; Halbweggleichrichter, m rus. однополупериодный выпрямитель, m pranc. redresseur à une alternance, m; redresseur demi onde, m;… …
3half-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] * * * …
4half-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 …
5half wave rectifier — See rectifier …
6half-wave rectifier — See rectifier …
7wave rectifier — See full wave rectifier half wave rectifier …
8full-wave rectifier — noun rectifier that converts the negative half wave of an alternating current into a positive half wave • Hypernyms: ↑rectifier * * * noun : a rectifier that converts alternating current into continuous current and that utilizes both halves of… …
9full-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. * * * …
10Rectifier — A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a process known as rectification. Rectifiers have many uses including as components of power supplies and as detectors of radio signals. Rectifiers …
