Figure 1 A series diode protects systems from reverse polarity but wastes power in diode losses. Figure 2 You can use a bridge rectifier so that your system works no matter what the input polarity is.

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Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Circuit symbol: the diode symbol consists of a triangle pointing towards a line. The triangle represents the anode ...