power inverter vs rectifier

power inverter

noun
  • A device that converts direct current electricity to alternating current electricity. 

rectifier

noun
  • The activation function f(x)= max (0,x), where x is the input to a neuron. 

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

  • An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. 

  • Something that rectifies. 

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