How does AC to DC rectifier work?

🔌 How does AC to DC rectifier work?

Many people may have heard the words "AC" and "DC" often, especially in electrical devices, UPS chargers, or computers, but do you know that before these devices are practical, the current always goes through the "rectifier"?

What is ⚡ AC?

AC (Alternating Current), or "alternating current," is a current that flows back and forth, the direction changes all the time, like the house lights we use every day.

The DC (Direct Current), or "direct current," flows in one direction, more stable, suitable for batteries, electronic circuits and digital devices.

🔧 So how does the rectifier work?

The centerpiece is a "diode," which acts like a one-way door, allowing only one direction of current to flow.

When the AC current passes through the diode,

• The negative half wave will be cut off.

• Only one-way waves remain.

The result is a rhythmic DC light, also known as a "DC pulse."

📌 There are two main types.

1️⃣ half-wave.

Use only half of the AC signal, the structure is simple, but the power is very lost.

2️⃣ Full Wave / BridgeReifier

Use four diodes, allowing both positive and negative waves to be used, so the current is continuous and more stable.

🔋 Why still have a filter?

Even with the current, the DC light is not completely smooth, so the "capaciter" needs to store and release the charge to reduce the ripple of the voltage, so that the light is quieter.

🔌 In UPS, how important is this circuit?

Within the UPS, the rectifier is responsible.

✅ Convert AC house power to DC

✅ Battery charging

✅ Power the inverter circuit and the internal system.

In other words, it is the "first stage" of electric power management in the UPS system.

📚 Terminology.

• Rectifier = Rectifier

• Bridge Rectifier = Bridge Rectifier

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