A rectifier.
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There are lots of diodes - a "diode" is simply a device that has two electrical connections.If you refer specifically to the rectifying diode, it is used to convert AC current to DC current - so, it is used in a circuit that has BOTH AC and DC.
I would assume that you mean what devices do you use to convert ac current to dc current?The answer is Diodes.seediode-bridge
A rectifier, typically called a diode. It stops reverse current flow and only allows current to flow in one direction. 4 diodes are used for what is called "Full wave rectification". Along with a capacitor and a choke (or coil), almost pure DC can be achieved.
A generator is used to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. An oscillator is used to convert dc to ac
A bridge rectifier, is a group of rectifiers (4 in a single phase) wired so that each half of an AC current is passed to respective positive and negative lines of a DC output. It provides full wave rectification of AC into DC.