Positive half wave (directions current shows in figure 3.

1) In this time, terminals of diodes are connected as following: D1, D3: Anode connect to positive pole (+) Cathode connect to negative pole (-). Inversely: D2, D4: Anode connect to negative pole (-) Cathode connect positive pole (+). Therefore: Diodes: D1, D3: Forward bias D2, D4: Reverse bias Hence, the current passing D1 and D3 in the loop (figure 3.1). Uout U2 UD1 UD3 U2 2UD Uout-average U2m/ PIVD2 PIVD1 PIVD3 PIVD4 U2m/2 Negative half wave (directions current shows in figure 3.2) In this time, terminals of diodes are connected as following: D2, D4: Anode connect to positive pole (+) Cathode connect negative pole ( - ). Inversely: D1, D3: Anode connect to negative pole (-) Cathode connect to positive pole (+). Therefore: Diodes: D2, D4: Forward bias D1, D3: Reverse bias Thus, the current passing D2 and D4 in the loop (figure 3.2) Uout U2 UD2 UD4 U2 2UD Uout-average U2m/ PIVD2 PIVD1 PIVD3 PIVD4 U2m/2

Figure 3.1: Currents in positive half wave

Figure 3.2: Currents in negative half wave

Figure 3.3: Output signal of bridge rectifier.