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Default Full wave rectifier with a smoothing capacitor

On 07/04/2021 22:12, Robin wrote:
On 07/04/2021 21:46, Fredxx wrote:
On 07/04/2021 21:42, ARW wrote:
Am I correct in saying that it does not matter if there is a LN
reversal on the input?

It will always have a correct +/- DC voltage.


The DC voltage across the capacitor will be the same, the difference:
one way it will be referenced to neutral, ie close to ground, and the
other will have 230V superimposed on the capacitor terminals.


I'd assumed Adam meant a bridge rectifier as in

https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws...?fit=331%2C191


but I am prone to be wrong


I saw "full wave rectifier" and thought "single diode". My bad, I should
try reading a little harder.

In which case L-N reversal will make no difference.

Your link is spot on.