Do some of your equipment needs to run on direct current or DC? Are you worried about how to run them with your present current supply of alternating current? Well, not only you, but many people become anxious thinking of running the electrical equipment that runs on direct current. The current from the power supply station in the area of use of these gadgets is alternating current. It is time to set aside the worries and install a rectifier diode module in the electrical circuit to run any DC gadgets on an AC supply. Sounds like Hebrew. Well, let us discuss in detail so that the concept becomes clear.
More About Rectifier Diode Module
It must be known to all that a diode works as a semiconductor device. The primary function of the rectifier diode module is to convert alternating current to direct current. As it allows the flow of current only in one direction unlike the alternating current, the source that is the alternative current gets converted into direct current. The alternative cycle is changed to a direct cycle.
Identifying Rectifier Diode Module
Usually, a rectifier diode module in a circuit is identified by the black colour having a white ring at one of its two ends. The size changes according to the capacity of handling high voltage power. If you see two legs coming out of a black structure having a white ring at one end, then it is nothing but a rectifier diode. It is used for converting alternating current to direct current. The ends are known as terminals by electronic experts and professionals. It has a positive terminal that is known as anode and a negative terminal that is known as the cathode.
The Working Principle
When a rectifier diode module is inserted in an alternating electric current circuit, it blocks the flow of the current in both directions and only allows it to flow in one direction. When current flows in one direction and the cycle is not broken, it converts to direct current and allows the gadgets that run on DC current to work. It is used to guard the polarity in the electrical circuit to avoid accidental reversal to alternative flow, thereby preventing any damage to the test equipment. In simple words, it may be termed as a converter. Unlike the voltage in the alternative current where it changes to positive or negative depending on the cycle, the module allows only the negative or the positive phase and blocks the other. The simple example is the mobile battery chargers or the AC to DC adapters. They are nothing but the purest form of rectifier module. However, to function correctly, this type of diode needs a minimum working voltage of 0.7 volts to convert the alternating current to direct current successfully.
The Types Available
There are many types of rectifier diode module available in the market. They use p-type, and the n-type elements combined chemically using unique fabrication technique. The P and the end junction come with two terminals which are commonly called as electrodes. Since it has two terminals, it is called a diode or “di-ode.” Apart from converting alternating current to direct current, it has many other usages. They are used to detect signals, mix signals, have proper lighting systems, and control the size of signals. One can get the half-wave as well as a full-wave rectifier, depending on the proper usage of the module chosen.
Conclusion
With rectifier diode module attached to a circuit, it is easy to convert alternating current to direct current and run the gadgets and devices that need a DC power supply. It is also used for many other purposes. So, get one and have it installed in your electrical system to gain its benefits.
