INTRODUCTION:-

A Rectifier is nothing but a simple diode or group of

diodes which converts the Alternating current
(AC) into Direct current (DC).
We know that a diode allows electric current in one
direction and blocks electric current in another direction.
We are using this principle to construct various types of
rectifiers.
Rectifiers are classified into different types based on the
number of diodes used in the circuit or arrangement of
diodes in the circuit. The basic types of rectifiers are: half
wave rectifier and full wave rectifier.
THEORY:-
 A half wave rectifier is a type of rectifier which
converts the positive half cycle (positive current) of
the input signal into pulsating DC (Direct Current)
output signal.
 A half wave rectifier is a type of rectifier which allows
only half cycle (either positive half cycle or negative
half cycle) of the input AC signal while the another
half cycle is blocked.

For example:- If the positive half cycle is allowed then the

negative half cycle is blocked. Similarly, if the negative half
cycle is allowed then the positive half cycle is blocked.
However, a half wave rectifier will not allow both positive
and negative half cycles at the same time.
Therefore, the half cycle (either positive or negative) of the
input signal is wasted.
  The half wave rectifier is the simplest form of the
rectifier. We use only a single diode to construct the
half wave rectifier.
 The half wave rectifier is made up of an AC source,
transformer (step-down), diode, and
resistor (load). The diode is placed between the
transformer and resistor (load).

Advantages of half wave rectifier:-

 We use very few components to construct the half
wave rectifier. So the cost is very low.
 Easy to construct.

disadvantages of half wave

rectifier:-
  Power loss
The half wave rectifier either allows the positive half cycle
or negative half cycle. So the remaining half cycle is
wasted. Approximately half of the applied voltage is
wasted in half wave rectifier.
 Pulsating direct current
The direct current produced by the half wave rectifier is
not a pure direct current; it is a pulsating direct current
which is not much useful.
 Produces low output voltage.
MEASURE THE CURRENT USING HALF
WAVE RECTIFIER
AIM:-
To determine the current by measuring voltage and
resistance using half wave rectifier.

Material required:-
 Diode
 Capacitor(50V)
 Voltmeter
 Resistance box
 Ac supply
 Wires for connection

Procedure:-
i. Take a supply and connect it to switch.

ii. Connect the terminal part of the AC to the p part of the diode

using wire.

iii. Now connect the other part of the AC terminal to the

capacitor.
iv. Connect the n-part of the diode to the capacitor.

v. Connect the both ends a capacitor to the resistance box.

vi. Place a connection between voltmeter and resistance box by

joining the terminals of voltmeter.

vii. Now power on the switch and find out the resultant

voltage by changing the resistance box.

viii. Calculate the current by measuring the mean voltage and

resistance using ohm’s law.

circuit diagram:-
Observation:-
RESISTANCE(in ohm) VOLT(in V)

Calculations:-
Result:-
The average current produced by the half wave rectifier =

Conclusion:-
As conclusion, we can conclude that half-wave and full-wave
rectifier circuits can be built. It can measure and record
their output voltages and curves systematically. Next,
the influences of load resistor and capacitor on DC output
voltage is investigate. Half- and full-wave rectifiers are used
to convert AC into DC voltage. This is the primary function
of the rectifier in industrial applications. For example, AC is
used across the power grid, but to use electricity for welding,
electroplating and as a DC source for motors with special
speed controls, the AC must be changed to DC.
Therefore, it is importance to carried out this experiment to
increase the understanding on rectifier in industries.