Summary

This chapter introduced the following concepts and calculations related to power supplies:

  • The effects of diodes on AC signals
  • Methods of rectifying an AC signal
  • Half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuit designs
  • The calculations you can use to determine component values for half-wave and full-wave rectifier power supply circuits

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