✅ Pure AC to DC Full Bridge Rectifier! Let’s explore six setups (A to F) of a circuit converting AC to DC with a bridge rectifier (P1). Each setup adds filtering components to smooth the DC output, improving the waveform step by step. A: No Filter Setup: Bridge rectifier (P1) and resistor (R) as load. Waveform: Very rough, sharp peaks reaching 16V and dropping to 0V. B: Adding Inductor Adds inductor (Z) in series with R. Waveform: Smoother, reducing peaks and dips but still fluctuates between 8V and 16V. C: Using Capacitor Replaces inductor with capacitor (C1) in parallel with R. Waveform: Much smoother. Capacitor stores and releases energy, reducing ripples to around 8V. D: Inductor + Capacitor Combines inductor (Z) in series and capacitor (C1) in parallel with R. Waveform: Smoother than C, less fluctuation, voltage more stable. E: Pi-Filter Adds second capacitor (R1) after inductor, forming “pi” with C1, Z, and R1. Waveform: Almost flat, around 12V with minimal variation. F: Double Pi-Filter Adds third capacitor (C2) after pi-filter. Waveform: Smoothest, nearly perfect line at 12V with almost no ripples. Key Comparison A: Very rough output. B: Smoother but still fluctuating. C: Significant improvement. D: Combines filter elements for better smoothing. E: Almost flat with pi-filter. F: Nearly perfect DC output. SAVE this post! ✅ & Share with your friends!