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.
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