Difference between Half Wave Rectifier and Full Wave Rectifier
| Parameter | Half Wave Rectifier | Full Wave Rectifier |
| Definition | The half-wave rectifier is a rectifier which is used for converting the one-half cycle of AC input to DC output | A full-wave rectifier is a rectifier which is used for converting both the half cycles of AC input into DC output |
| No. of diodes used | 1 | 2 or 4 depending on the type of circuit |
| Form factor | 1.57 | 1.11 |
| Rectifier efficiency | 40.6% | 81.2% |
| Ripple factor | Ripple factor of a half-wave rectifier is more | Ripple factor of a full-wave rectifier is less |
