The Half-Wave Rectifier w/ a Freewheeling Diode

In this video, we augment the half-wave rectifier circuit with a freewheeling diode in order to provide continuous conduction of the output current. If you haven't seen the video on the half-wave rectifier, check it out here:    • The Half-Wave Rectifier   0:00 - Motivation 0:48 - Topology w/ Freewheeling Diode 2:04 - Waveforms & Discussion 5:30 - Average Output Voltage 8:20 - Half-wave Rectifier w/ ac-side Reactance 10:56 - Waveforms & Discussion 16:03 - Commutation Period Circuit Model 17:00 - Determining the Commutation Period 24:05 - Average Output Voltage