An electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) is the rectifier. The simple process of rectification produces a type of DC characterized by pulsating voltages and ...

The more common approach to manipulate the incoming AC wave so that both halves are used to cause output current to flow in the same direction is the use of full-wave rectifiers. A full-wave rectifier ...

A 2-pin plastic base with top contact, S-shaped envelope. Donor’s card reads: “Half-wave, thermionic, mercury-vapor rectifier made by Western Electric Company. Oxide coated filament, 2.5 volts at 3 ...

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A half-wave vacuum rectifier assigned a military designation or "pattern" number by the British Navy. This type of tube was also referred to as a CV1266 or a NU13A ...