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Friday, 26 November 2021

Key Difference between Half Wave Rectifier and Full Wave Rectifier

Difference between Half Wave Rectifier and Full Wave Rectifier


ParameterHalf Wave RectifierFull Wave Rectifier
DefinitionThe half-wave rectifier is a rectifier which is used for converting the one-half cycle of AC input to DC outputA full-wave rectifier is a rectifier which is used for converting both the half cycles of AC input into DC output
No. of diodes used12 or 4 depending on the type of circuit
Form factor1.571.11
Rectifier efficiency40.6%81.2%
Ripple factorRipple factor of a half-wave rectifier is moreRipple factor of a full-wave rectifier is less

 

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