How Do You Make A Bridge Rectifier?
A bridge rectifier is an electronics component that is used in a circuit to turn alternating current (AC) electricity into direct current (DC) electricity. Although there are single components that can perform this function, you can make your own bridge rectifier by creating a bridge rectifier circuit with four diodes. A diode is a radial component with a metal lead protruding from each end. The diode allows electrical current to pass in one direction, from the cathode, or positive end, to the anode, or negative end. By electrically connecting the four diodes, you can make your own bridge rectifier. Place the leads of four diodes through contact points in an unpopulated circuit board. Arrange the diodes in a square so that the leads can be connected together. Also, two of the diodes should have their anodes adjacent to each other, and the other two diodes should have their cathodes facing each other. The cathode ends of diodes have bars or stripes as identifying marks. Use needle-nose
