Why we are using the bridge rectifier in most of the circuits instead of full wave rectifier eventhough the output of both are same?

HARENDRA K PUSHPAT

• Aug 4th, 2014

Because PIV rating of center tapped rectifier in twice then the bridge type of rectifier.

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• Nov 21st, 2008

Bridge rectifiers use transformer that do not employ a center tap, thereby permitting the use of smaller transformers. this saves space, cost and is more effecient.

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