Full wave rectifier with capacitor filter

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The discussion centers on identifying components in a full-wave rectifier circuit, which typically includes an AC source, transformer, diodes, a capacitor, and a load resistor. Participants clarify that a circuit with four diodes is known as a bridge rectifier, providing full-wave rectification. The circuit is divided into two parts: the AC circuitry and the DC circuitry, with the capacitor enhancing the output voltage. One user suggests that clearer images would aid in identifying specific components. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of research and online resources for understanding circuit components.
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i am having trouble finding out all the names given to the components in this circuit. Also i am struggling to find the names to the two different parts of the circuit. can anyone help me please?
 

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Hi Ahmed22. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

My spectacles seem heavily fogged up this morning. But from memory a full-wave rectifier circuit comprises an AC source feeding a transformer, then either 2 or 4 diodes, and followed by a large capacitor in parallel with a resistor (the resistor representing the load).

If it needs 4 diodes then it's usually referred to as a bridge rectifier, and it delivers full-wave rectification.
 
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See; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_symbol
The mists of time also cloud my judgment.
My guess is that you have an AC source followed by a transformer, then a bridge rectifier, a storage capacitor and a resistive load.
 
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Hi Ahmed22. http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

My spectacles seem heavily fogged up this morning. But from memory a full-wave rectifier circuit comprises an AC source feeding a transformer, then either 2 or 4 diodes, and followed by a large capacitor in parallel with a resistor (the resistor representing the load).

If it needs 4 diodes then it's usually referred to as a bridge rectifier, and it delivers full-wave rectification.
in the image there is two different parts of the circuit any idea what the individual parts are called??
Also thanks for your help on the first part. much appreciated!
 

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The first part is the AC circuitry. The second half is the DC circuitry. Without a focussed image we really cannot guess at what joins the two parts.
 
It is probably showing an alternative load: you can operate the rectifier with a resistive load, or you can operate it with a large filter capacitor across that load. You get greater load voltage (i.e., greater average or DC output voltage) by using the capacitive filter.
 
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The first part is the AC circuitry. The second half is the DC circuitry. Without a focussed image we really cannot guess at what joins the two parts.[/much appreciated would it help if i uploaded a clear image?
 
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The first part is the AC circuitry. The second half is the DC circuitry. Without a focussed image we really cannot guess at what joins the two parts.
this is clearer
 

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So this is homework ?
 
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Baluncore said:
So this is homework ?
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we're supposed to research. i have had a look online but could'nt find any answers
 
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Ahmed22 said:
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we're supposed to research. i have had a look online but could'nt find any answers

WOW. What did you search for? I looked up "full wave rectifier circuit" with google and the first link described everything.

http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/diode/diode_6.html
 
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