<VV> VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 39, Issue 115

[Dave Keillor]

Sure, I'll argue this.  A half wave rectifier eliminates 1/2 of the sine
wave (top or bottom, I don't care).  Think series diode that only passes
the upper portion of the wave.  A full wave rectifier is essentially a
frequency doubler that utilizes both halves of the sine wave.  The full
wave rectifier is easier to filter due to its higher frequency wave and
has a higher rms voltage (assuming the same peak voltage).  The half
wave rectifier waveform is a hump followed by an equal gap; full wave is
continuous humps with no gaps.

Dave Keillor
 

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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Mr Lew Rishel
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Subject: Re: <VV> VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 39, Issue 115


Now, I have the proper signal generator to provide signal to the tach,
so I 
can calibrate it correctly. Forget this nonsense about 60 Hz, etc.
Half-wave 
means the tops of the sine waves are lopped off, this does not change
the 
frequency. Anybody want argue this ??
Lew