Half-Wave Rectification

Soaring Crane

Is the period on a voltage vs. time graph for a half-wave signal the same as the period of a normal alternating current's waveform?

Are there any good books that discuss rectification?

Thank you.

Gokul43201

If the former signal is made by rectifying the latter, yes - they have the same period.

However, if you a symmetric full-wave rectification on a sinusoidal (or other symmetric) signal, you halve the period (double the frequency).

berkeman

Quote by Soaring Crane

Are there any good books that discuss rectification?

Here's the wikipedia.org page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectifier

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Gokul43201 Recognitions: Gold Member Science Advisor Staff Emeritus	If the former signal is made by rectifying the latter, yes - they have the same period. However, if you a symmetric full-wave rectification on a sinusoidal (or other symmetric) signal, you halve the period (double the frequency).