parallel rectifier

parallel rectifier

[′par·ə‚lel ′rek·tə‚fī·ər]
(electronics)
One of two or more rectifiers that are connected to the same pair of terminals, generally in series with small resistors or inductors, when greater current is desired than can be obtained with a single rectifier.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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