Blocking diode function

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shahnawaz

Joined Dec 30, 2008
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Dear All,

i have a problem. i got a blocking diode in a rectifier output stage. but the function of this diode is very confusing for me. please tell me what is the function of this blocking diode..

i will be very thankfull to you dearzz.


BR
Shahnawaz
 

t_n_k

Joined Mar 6, 2009
5,455
Perhaps to stop current flowing back into the "rectifier" from another DC source connected to the same DC bus.

It would help if you showed a schematic - there could be an alternative explanation.
 
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