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2 layersFull Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB, the printed circuit board in 3D

Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB

sudevkuchhal/Full-Wave-Bridge-Rectifier-PCB1

Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB designed using KiCad.

Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
10
Nets
5
Pads
20
Tracks, vias
24, 0
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
Created
11 Jun 2026
Updated
11 Jun 2026

Overview

Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB is an open-source printed circuit board by sudevkuchhal, from the sudevkuchhal/Full-Wave-Bridge-Rectifier-PCB repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board with 10 parts on 5 nets, routed with 24 tracks and 0 vias.

Its parts include 5 diodes, 2 resistors, 2 connectors and 1 capacitor. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

README

README.md

Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB

Overview

Designed and fabricated a Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB using KiCad.
The circuit converts AC input into stable DC output using a diode bridge and filtering capacitor.

Features

  • Full wave AC to DC conversion
  • Bridge rectifier using diodes
  • Smoothing capacitor for ripple reduction
  • LED power indicator

Tools & Technologies

  • KiCad (Schematic + PCB Design)
  • PCB fabrication using etching method
  • Soldering and hardware testing

Learning Outcome

  • PCB design workflow in KiCad
  • Practical understanding of rectification
  • Hands-on experience in circuit fabrication and testing
  • Basics of power electronics implementation

Project Images

Final PCB

PCB

Second PCB Image

PCB2

Soldering Process

Soldering

Etching Process

Etching

Printed Layout / Setup

Setup

Result

Successfully converted 12V AC input into stable DC output suitable for low-power electronic circuits.

Parts

10
QtyValueFootprintReferences
41N4007Diode_THT:D_DO-41_SOD81_P10.16mm_HorizontalD1, D2, D3, D4
2Screw_Terminal_01x02TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_HorizontalJ1, J2
11000ufCapacitor_THT:C_Radial_D8.0mm_H11.5mm_P3.50mmC1
110kResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR2
12.2kResistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_HorizontalR1
1LEDLED_THT:LED_D5.0mmD5

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Questions

What parts does the Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB use?

10 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB KiCad files?

From the sudevkuchhal/Full-Wave-Bridge-Rectifier-PCB repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is .kicad_pcb and its schematic .kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Full Wave Bridge Rectifier PCB design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask sudevkuchhal before reusing the design.