Crystal Rectifier (Noun)
Meaning
A semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crystal rectifier was used in early radio receivers to convert alternating current to direct current.
- A crystal rectifier is a type of semiconductor device that converts AC power to DC power.
- The invention of the crystal rectifier revolutionized the field of electronics by providing a reliable means of converting AC to DC.
- In the early days of electronics, crystal rectifiers were used extensively in power supplies and radio receivers.
- The crystal rectifier is a simple and efficient device that uses a p-n junction to convert AC to DC.