New Full-Wave Rectifiers Based on the Plus-Type Second-Generation Current Conveyors

Abstract

Two new full-wave rectifiers (FWRs) based on two plus-type second-generation current conveyors are proposed in this paper. Also, the proposed FWR structures comprise two diodes and two grounded resistors without matching conditions. They are not affected from any bias voltage(s) and/or current(s); thus, they eliminate the need for extra circuitry. One of the proposed FWRs provides positive rectification, while the other offers negative rectification. Both proposed FWRs have high input impedance and gain. Simulation results are obtained through the SPICE program, and experimental results are provided. We present two new full-wave rectifiers (FWRs) based on two plus-type second-generation current conveyors. The proposed FWRs comprise two diodes and two grounded resistors without matching conditions. They are not affected by any bias voltage(s) and/or current(s), thus eliminating the need for extra circuitry. One of the proposed FWRs provides positive rectification, while the other offers negative rectification. Both proposed FWRs have high input impedance and gain. Simulation results are obtained through the SPICE program, and experimental results are provided.image