A rectifier is a diode or a group of diodes used in power supplies to convert alternating current (AC) from the electrical grid into direct current (DC) for electronic circuits.

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• diode concept
• electronic circuits concept
• electric grid concept
• power supply concept
• alternating current concept
• direct current concept