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This simulation compares three half-wave rectifier circuits. The first one uses only a diode and a 100 kΩ load, so the output is just positive pulses that follow the AC peaks. The second circuit adds a 100 nF capacitor across the load. Because the value is small, the capacitor charges at each peak but discharges quickly, creating a large ripple with a slowly falling exponential shape. The third circuit uses a 100 µF capacitor, which stores much more charge. It holds the peak voltage for a longer

3-Phase Full Wave Rectifier Simulation: This diagram illustrates a 3-phase full-wave rectifier, which converts AC from three-phase inputs into a smoother DC output (the filtered output is not shown). It uses six diodes in a bridge configuration to conduct during each phase’s peak, resulting in six pulses per cycle. The waveforms show how the diodes rectify the AC. This setup, alongwith proper filtering, is commonly used in industrial power supplies for its efficiency. #rectifier #CircuitDesign #

This simulation demonstrates a Full Wave Rectifier circuit using four diodes arranged in a bridge configuration. The input is a 10 Hz AC signal, and the output across the 1 kΩ resistor shows a rectified waveform where both halves of the AC signal are converted into pulsating DC. The graph above displays the input, output voltage, and current, clearly showing the full-wave rectification effect with continuous positive cycles. #ElectronicsEducation #electronicsrd #Electronics #rectifier | Electron