Mechanical rectifier
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Mechanical rectifier
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A mechanical rectifier is a device for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) by means of mechanically operated switches. The best-known type is the commutator, which is an integral part of a DC dynamo, but before solid-state devices became available, independent mechanical rectifiers were used for certain applications. Before the invention of semiconductors, rectification at high currents involved serious losses. There were various vacuum/gas devices, such as the mercury arc
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_rectifier
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2007-06-13T16:03:16Z
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2024-09-02T18:00:56Z
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