Working of Diode as Rectifier

Working of Diode as Rectifier Points : Working of Diode as Rectifier In the positive half cycle of the AC. the p — section of diode is positive which make it forward biased and allow the flow of current through the load ‘R’. But during negative half cycle of the A.C the p — section of diode is negative which make it reverse base and stop the flow of current across the junction. Thus only positive half cycle of the A.C. pass through diode and this rectification is called half wave rectification.