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rectifier [rek′tifī′ər] an electric device that converts alternating current into pulsating direct current (DC). Rectifiers are used to power x-ray tubes, which require a DC electric source. rectifier (rek´tifīur), n a device used for converting an alternating current to a direct current; it also prevents or limits the flow of current in the opposite direction. rectifier, full-wave, n an apparatus for rectifying the entire wave of an alternating current in a radiography machine by means of a mechanical rectifier or valve tube. rectifier, half-wave, n an apparatus used in the rectifying of half of the sine wave in a radiography unit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of products that optimize system power, will demonstrate its expertise and solutions across four key product application areas: power AC/DC conversion (from 3W to 300W); ultra portable; motor control; and consumer products at eMex Suzhou 2006 (18-21 October 2006). The introduction of 1200V IGBT modules broadens Fairchild's portfolio of products targeting industrial applications including a variety of solutions for AC/DC conversion, DC/AC conversion, motion and speed control, isolation, data acquisition, indicators and displays, and DC/DC conversion. This eliminates the need for area-consuming circuit blocks for AC/DC conversion, including rectifiers, buffer capacitances, clock generator and power-up circuits. |
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