Hi TechNet - This sounds dumb but what is a rectifier (what's its function in an electrical circuit?). They did teach us that in metallurgy class! Dave Hillman Rockwell Collins [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: GEN: Rectifiers Author: [log in to unmask] at ccmgw1 Date: 12/20/96 8:17 AM Is it true that rectifiers generate a constant minimum AC voltage (rms) that causes variable ripple depending on actual or overall voltage? In explanation, is ripple defined by the minimum AC voltage over the rated output voltage only? Could the group enlighten me on the subject of minimizing ripple and how it affects plating? There's been much discussion about copper plating, and I would appreciate some information on this topic. Chemist, IUP, CU P.G. Wilson [log in to unmask] *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To unsubscribe from this list at any time, send a message to: * * [log in to unmask] with <subject: unsubscribe> and no text. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** * TechNet mail list is provided as a service by IPC using SmartList v3.05 * *************************************************************************** * To unsubscribe from this list at any time, send a message to: * * [log in to unmask] with <subject: unsubscribe> and no text. * *************************************************************************** * If you are having a problem with the IPC TechNet forum please contact * * Dmitriy Sklyar at 847-509-9700 ext. 311 or email at [log in to unmask] * ***************************************************************************