A rectifier module is a part of all the electric equipment composed of diode or diodes, which convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). Diode is a device that allows flow of current through it only in one direction and often it is used to design rectifiers. Rectifier diode acts as a rectifier, with the main function of changing AC to DC, and is broadly used in power rectifier circuits.
A rectifier module comes in various physical forms such as vacuum tube diodes, solid state diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers, valves of mercury arc and silicon-based semiconductor switches. Almost all the rectifiers contain more than one diode in particular arrangements.
Basically, a rectifier module produces DC that encloses active current and voltage, which are then adjusted into a type of constant voltage DC, though this varies depending on the current's end use. The current flow is uninterrupted in single direction, no current is permitted in another direction.
Rectifier modules have different types of configurations, depending on the components such as type of supply, control nature, and components used, among others. Majorly rectifier modules are classified into half wave, full wave, three phase and single phase rectifier modules as well as half controlled, uncontrolled and full controlled rectifiers.
Rectifier modules have many applications including radio signal or detectors, DC power supplies, a power source rather than generating current, direct current and high voltage power transmission system, various household appliances, such as laptops or notebook, television and video games system, require power rectifiers to create power.
Ideal power converter is the one that supplies the best current to the load. The global surge in the demand of rectifier modules is due to enlargement of the electronic industry.
Manufacture of the rectifier module at effective and minimal cost is considered as the key factor hindering the growth of the rectifier module market. The rectifier module market has become competitive as there are some established players in the market, which is a barrier for the new players in the market. Latest trend of rectifier module is that the converters of mercury-arc are used on reversible drivers and for wide-range grid control. Another recent combination been introduced is the combination of transformer and rectifier module, which has the potential to swing the market in a positive way.
With the growing use of power thyristors, used in welding machines and high voltage power-controlled applications, rectifier modules of silicon-controlled rectifiers also contribute a healthy share in its sales and is a good future opportunity for its players.
Nowadays, they are exponentially used in field excitation of rotating machines, whereas improvements in the variable-speed AC motors is expected.
By Product Type
Three Phase
Fully Controlled Half Wave and Fully controlled full bridge
Uncontrolled Half Wave and Uncontrolled full bridge
Single Phase
Uncontrolled Half wave and Uncontrolled full wave
Half Controlled
Fully controlled
By Rated Capacity
Output Power below 1000 Watt per module
Output Power between 1000 to 2000 Watt per module
Output Power above 2000 Watt per module
By Design
Solid state diode Rectifier Module
Vacuum tube diode rectifier module
Mercury arc valve rectifier module
Silicon controlled rectifier module
Other Silicon based rectifier module
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Telecom and data communication
Automotive and Transportation
Industrial Automation and Equipment
UPS ( Uninterruptable Power Supply)/Power supply backup
A circuit that makes sure a voltage stays only positive or negative. In power supplies, it is used to remove the negative component of AC voltage, or to protect you from plugging in module’s power connector backwards. As a module, a half-wave rectifier passes only positive voltages and replaces anything negative with 0v; a full-wave rectifier takes any negative voltages and inverts them so they become positive. This effectively doubles the frequency of many simple waveforms, like the triangle and sine.
The function of the rectifier or rectification solid state relay/module is to convert the AC power to DC power. The rectified solid state relay/module with built-in controllable transistor can be also used as an electronic switch in addition to the rectification function.
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The single phase ac rectification solid state relay has six terminals, which can be used to the industrial and commercial applications. The input circuit is connected to the DC control signal device, and the output circuit is connected to the AC power source and the DC load.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the rectification solid state relay meet the requirements of the application.
The three phase ac rectification solid state relay has seven terminals, which can be used to the industrial and commercial applications. The input circuit is connected to the DC control signal device, and the output circuit is connected to the AC power source and the DC load.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the rectification solid state relay meet the requirements of the application.
The full isolation single phase fully-controlled bridge rectifier module has nine terminals, which can be used to the industrial and commercial applications. Port1 and Port2 are connected to the single phase AC power supply; Port3 and Port4 are connected to the DC load; Port5 and Port6 are connected to the 18VAC external transformer, which can produce the stable synchronous voltage source; Port7 is the +5VDC generated by the module itself ; Port8 is CON, which is connected to the control signal device; Port9 is COM, which is connected to the common terminal. The control signal can be divided into automatic control signal (E type: 0~5VDC, F type: 0~10VDC, H type: 1~5VDC, G type: 4~20mA) and manual control signal (potentiometer).
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the rectifier module meet the requirements of the application.
The single phase / three phase bridge rectification module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology. The input circuit is connected to the AC current/voltage, or AC signal, and the output circuit is connected to the DC current/voltage, or DC signal. This rectification module is the suitable for the application, such as rectifier power supply, industrial automation control system, CNC machine, remote control system and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the power diode bridge rectifier meet the requirements of the application.
The single phase / three phase bridge rectification module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology. The input circuit is connected to the AC current/voltage, or AC signal, and the output circuit is connected to the DC current/voltage, or DC signal. This rectification module is the suitable for the application, such as DC power supply of the instruments and equipment, Input rectification power supply of the PWM inverter, Excitation power supply of the DC motor, Input rectification system of switching power supply, Soft start capacitor charging system, Electrical drive and auxiliary current, Inverter welder, DC power charging system and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the rectifier module meet the requirements of the application.
The welding machine rectifier module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology. The input circuit is connected to the AC current/voltage, or AC signal, and the output circuit is connected to the DC current/voltage, or DC signal. This rectification module is the suitable for the application, such as welding machine power supply, various dc power supplies, frequency converter and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the rectifier module meet the requirements of the application.
2.5.1) Thyristor Rectifier Module
The standard thyristor module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology, which is suitable for the application, such as control system of ac and dc motor, various rectification power supplies, industrial heating control system, lighting system, contactless switch, motor soft start, static var compensator, welding machine, frequency converter, ups power supply, battery charging and discharging and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the thyristor module meet the requirements of the application.
2.5.2) Standard Rectifier Module
The standard rectifier module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology, which is suitable for the application, such as control system of ac and dc motor, various rectification power supplies, industrial heating control system, lighting system, contactless switch, motor soft start, static var compensator, welding machine, frequency converter, ups power supply, battery charging and discharging and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the rectifier module meet the requirements of the application.
2.5.3) Standard Thyristor-rectifier Hybrid Module
The standard thyristor-rectifier hybrid module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology, which is suitable for the application, such as control system of ac and dc motor, various rectification power supplies, industrial heating control system, lighting system, contactless switch, motor soft start, static var compensator, welding machine, frequency converter, ups power supply, battery charging and discharging and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the module meet the requirements of the application.
2.6.1) Single Phase Fully-controlled / Half-controlled Bridge Rectifier Module
The single phase fully-controlled / half-controlled bridge rectifier module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology, which is suitable for the application, such as dc power supply of the instruments and equipment, input rectification power supply of the PWM inverter, excitation power supply of the dc motor, input rectification system of switching power supply, soft start capacitor charging system, electrical drive and auxiliary current, inverter welder, dc power charging system and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the module meet the requirements of the application.
2.6.2) Three Phase Fully-controlled / Half-controlled Bridge Rectifier Module
The three phase fully-controlled / half-controlled bridge rectifier module uses "vacuum + hydrogenation protection" welding technology, which is suitable for the application, such as dc power supply of the instruments and equipment, input rectification power supply of the PWM inverter, excitation power supply of the dc motor, input rectification system of switching power supply, soft start capacitor charging system, electrical drive and auxiliary current, inverter welder, dc power charging system and etc.
Note: Before installation and use, please confirm whether the specifications (such as input current, input voltage, output current, output voltage and etc.) of the module meet the requirements of the application.
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