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A rectifier converts from AC to DC power by blocking one half of the AC current. A full-wave bridge rectifier is actually 4 rectifiers combined in such a way that it reverses the blocked half of the power, allowing it to flow through.

A standard power supply consists of a transformer (for voltage changes), a rectifier, and additional components for cleaner power (e.g., filters to smooth out the waves of AC power, voltage regulator, etc.).

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