Full Bridge Rectifier Assembly

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Materials Needed

  • Diode x4
  • Breadboard
  • Soldering Equipment
  • Insulated wire (at least 3 distinct colors recommended)

Purpose and use
A full bridge rectifier converts alternating current to direct current. This is useful and necessary if you are trying to utilize power generated by an alternator or even from the power-grid.

Assembly

  1. You will be soldering the diodes to the breadboard according the the following circuit diagram.
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