• Electronics Tutorial #8 – Diodes – Practical Applications

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    A closer look at the practical application of diodes.

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  • In this video I talk about the practical application and use of diodes.

    We take a look at:

    * The rectification of AC to DC
    * Half wave bridge rectifier
    * Full wave bridge rectifier
    * Filter capacitor for smoothing of ripple voltage
    * Voltage regulation with Zener diode.
    * Advantage of Schottky / rectifier diodes
    * How to build a power adapter / voltage transformer / DC adapter
    * How does a Zener diode work?
    * What is a capacitor?
    * How to build a DC power supply?