The Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier

In this video, we build on the concept of the half-wave rectifier and discuss a more effective rectifier circuit that is capable of full-wave rectification. If you haven't already, check out the half-wave rectifier here:    • The Half-Wave Rectifier   0:00 - Introduction & Motivation 2:25 - Topology, Operation, and Waveforms 8:06 - Average Output Voltage 10:00 - Bridge Rectifier w/ Commutation Reactance 11:18 - Waveforms & Analysis 14:55 - Commutation Period 17:44 - Average Output Voltage 19:38 - Comparison w/ Half-Wave Rectifier and Discussion