Within the scope of this power electronics tutorial, we will investigate the behavior of a silicon carbide (SiC) rectifier whose operating temperature is significantly greater than the temperature of ...

An electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) is the rectifier. The simple process of rectification produces a type of DC characterized by pulsating voltages and ...

A 2-pin plastic base with top contact, S-shaped envelope. Donor’s card reads: “Half-wave, thermionic, mercury-vapor rectifier made by Western Electric Company. Oxide coated filament, 2.5 volts at 3 ...

Helium-filled half-wave rectifier. A 4-pin base with brass shell and ceramic insulator. Tipped S-shaped envelope. Maker's stamping on base reads: "Raytheon / Type B Patented / June 27, 1922 July 7, ...