This document discusses power diodes and rectifiers. It provides equations for the current-voltage relationship of a diode, as well as characteristics of reverse recovery such as recovery time and reverse recovery current. It also summarizes half-wave and full-wave rectifiers, deriving equations for output voltage, current, power, and efficiency. Key points covered include the voltage and current equations for half-wave rectifiers with resistive or resistive-inductive loads, as well as equations for output voltage, current, and power in full-wave and three-phase rectifiers.