Rectifier vs. Inverter — What's the Difference?

A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The reverse operation is performed by the inverter.

An apparatus which converts direct current into alternating current.

An electrical device which converts an alternating current into a direct one by allowing a current to flow through it in one direction only.

A device that converts either of the two binary digits or signals into the other.

One that rectifies

One that inverts or produces inversion.

(Electronics) A device, such as a diode, that converts alternating current to direct current.

A device used to convert direct current into alternating current.

A worker who blends or dilutes whiskey or other alcoholic beverages.

An electronic device whose output reverses the sign of its input current or voltage, thereby shifting the phase of alternating current signals by 180 degrees. Also called phase inverter.

Something that rectifies.

Something that inverts, or causes inversion.

A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.

(electrical engineering) A power inverter.

(nautical) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.

An electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current

(artificial neural networks) The activation function $f(x)\; =\; \backslash max(0,\; x)$, where x is the input to a neuron.

One who, or that which, rectifies.

Specifically: (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (b) (Chem.) A rectificator.

Electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current

A person who corrects or sets right;