Rectifiers from transistor..!?? / myLot

transistor - transistor circuits are very interesting and they actually reduce the size and cost

India

October 8, 2011 1:09am CST

hello everyone..! you might be knowing that rectifier circuit includes transformer, diodes, and in some case capacitors as filters. The circuit is not too simple; I mean cost also.. instead of using transformer it might be possible to use a capacitor in parallel with a resistor, which reduce the size and cost considerably. my question is, will it be possible to use a single transistor in place of four diodes.., as transistor with a combination of 2 diodes..

3 responses

musicloverfriend

@musicloverfriend (1465)

• India

6 Apr 12

Hello,i don't know much about this..I think other mylotters can help you!!!

Stephannie

@stephcjh (38473)

• United States

11 Oct 11

I wish I could help but I honestly have no idea.

waflay

@waflay (2737)

• Nairobi, Kenya

8 Oct 11

Hi, I have not yet tried this kind of circuitry before but they say it is possible. I'm into electronic stuff too but some circuit are somehow considered dangerous to use. That is why I usually go for expensive but durable circuits especially where power is concerned. Anyway, read this here. Not referral link http://electronicdesign.com/article/analog-and-mixed-signal/full-wave-signal-rectifier-uses-just-one-transisto.aspx