PE 304 Lect 1.pdf - Curtin University
PE 304 Lect 1.pdf - Curtin University
PE 304 Lect 1.pdf - Curtin University
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Rectification (ac-to-dc)<br />
• The term rectification refers to the power circuit whose function is to<br />
alter the ac characteristic of the line electric power to produce a<br />
“rectified” ac power at the load site that contains the dc value.<br />
(a)<br />
ac-dc rectification (a) Simplified block diagram representation (b) Example of ac-dc<br />
conversion<br />
(b)