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What is a semiconductor rectifier?

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One early type of rectifier was the diode electron tube . Semiconductor rectifiers are essentially diodes made large enough to safely dissipate the heat caused by current flow. For heavy currents, they are often equipped with cooling fins or heat sinks.

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