After completing this chapter, you should be able to: Solve basic AC rectifier circuits for resulting waveforms. Detail the differences between half-wave, full-wave and full-wave bridge diode rectifie...After completing this chapter, you should be able to: Solve basic AC rectifier circuits for resulting waveforms. Detail the differences between half-wave, full-wave and full-wave bridge diode rectifier configurations. Solve basic regulator circuits employing Zener diodes. Outline a complete AC-to-DC power supply with regulation, describing the function of each component, including power transformer. Solve AC clipper circuits for output waveforms. Solve AC clamper circuits for output waveforms.