In the previous article, you learned that a diode allows current to flow in only one direction. Now, we will use this principle to build a rectifier circuit that converts an AC signal into a DC signal—specifically, a half-wave rectifier. In this tutorial, you will learn the working principle of a half-wave rectifier, its circuit … Read more

In electronics, some components quietly do most of the heavy lifting without getting much attention. The diode is one of them. From converting AC to DC in power supplies to protecting sensitive circuits, emitting light, sensing light, and even generating laser beams, diodes are everywhere. For an engineering student, understanding diodes is non-negotiable. They appear … Read more