HI

I know that usually either diodes or SCRs are used to design rectifiers but
does anyone know how to design a rectifier using transisters?

Or maybe where I can find such information?

Thanks

 

Originally posted by Honeybee@Sep 8 2005, 09:45 PM
HI

I know that usually either diodes or SCRs are used to design rectifiers but
does anyone know how to design a rectifier using transisters?

Or maybe where I can find such information?

Thanks

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hello

check the schematic symbol of an npn and pnp transistor. see how the diode symbol is oriented, then experiment.

 

That sounds like an interesting suggestion. I'll check it out.

I have one other question, I'm a bit confused about something, I've never attempted to build/actually use a rectifier circuit before, I just used to seeing them in theory.

What I'm trying to do is create a rectifier in which the transistor switching is controlled by a DSP. Somewhat like the PWM switching of transistors in an inverter.

We're trying to convert ac-dc .....so you know the typical diagram has transformer windings and then a load.

Will I be able to use the same circuit if I use a transistor switching method?