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Electronic Basics #9: Diodes & Bridge Rectifiers

2014-09-26

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In this video I will tell you the most important facts about general purpose diodes and how to use them in DC and AC circuits. I also build a bridge rectifier and explain why you find them in almost every power supply.


connect + 5 volts to the anode of the diode
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added a capacitor
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schematic for bridge rectifier
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