bridge rectifier - A circuit using four diodes to provide full wave rectification. Converts an AC voltage to a pulsating DC voltage. center tapped rectifier - Circuit that make use of a center tapped transformer and two diodes to provide full wave rectification. full wave rectifier - Rectifier that makes use of the full AC wave in both the positive and negative half cycles. half wave rectifier - A diode rectifier that converts AC to pulsating DC by eliminating either the negative or the positive alternation of each input AC cycle. rectifier - Diode circuit that converts alternating current into pulsating direct current.