illustration of a bridge rectifier circuit, which converts AC (alternating current) to DC (direct current). During both the positive and negative half-cycles of the AC input, different pairs of diodes conduct, ensuring that the output current always flows in the same direction. This allows the circuit to produce a consistent DC voltage from an AC source. | Electronique & Electricité

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This simulation illustrates the working of a bridge rectifier for each half cycle of the AC input. In the positive half cycle, two diagonally opposite diodes are forward-biased, allowing current to flow through the load in one direction. In the negative half cycle, the other two diodes conduct, again directing the current through the load in the same direction. The animation clearly shows which diodes are active during each half cycle and traces the corresponding current path, effectively demons

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This simulation demonstrates the working of a full-wave rectifier using a center-tapped transformer and two diodes. The AC input signal from the transformer’s secondary winding is divided into two equal halves, each feeding one diode. During the positive half cycle, the upper diode conducts, allowing current through the load resistor in one direction. In the negative half cycle, the lower diode conducts, again passing current through the load in the same direction. As a result, both halves of th