full-wave rectifier

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full-wave rectifier

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noun Electronics.
a rectifier that transmits both halves of a cycle of alternating current as a direct current.
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Full-wave rectifier is always a great word to know.
So is in phase. Does it mean:
when voltage and current reach maximum values at the same time
electric circuit comprised of resistors and capacitors driven by voltage or current source
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full-wave rectifier
 
n
an electronic circuit in which both half-cycles of incoming alternating current furnish the direct current output

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