What are the difference between rectifire and inverter?

Question

What are the difference between rectifire and inverter?

Answer 1

Rectifier converts AC to DC. Inverter converts AC to DC.

The rectifier is quite a simple circuit whereas the inverter much more complex.

Answer 2

A rectifier is a diode rated for high current. It is a two terminal semiconductor.

An inverter is a power appliance that converts low voltage DC (usually 12 or 24 volts) to 120 or 240 volts AC at 50 or 60hz.

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Answer 3

A rectifier or rectifying circuit converts AC to DC

An inverter converts DC to AC

A mains operated cell phone charger is an example of a rectifier mains AC to about 9vDC

An example of an inverter is a device that plugs into the car cigarette socket (12vDC) and gives a 220-240 volt AC output

Answer 4

a rectifier is a diode (a pn junction semiconductor) which allows  current flow only in one direction(Anode to Cathode). A rectifier can be used to convert AC current to DC current.

Inverter is an electronic device designed to convert DC voltage to AC voltage (example 12 or 24V DC to 117V or 240V AC for home appliances). Also used inverters to convert single phase AC to 3 phase AC in some air conditioner designs.