Abstract: This paper presents the performance of homopolar inductor alternator (HIA) with diode-bridge rectifier and capacitive load. According to the conduction and commutation rules, all the ...

Abstract: Low voltage power applications suffer from losses in diode voltage drops. For example, the Lundell car alternator has a low efficiency, partly due to a high-current diode voltage drop of ...

Automotive diode specialist Actron Technology is looking to further expand its share of the global auto alternator diode market to 65% over the next three years from the current 53%, according to ...

Have you ever wondered what made car manufacturers decide to go from dynamos to alternators for generating electricity? It's a mix of reliability and cost.

Q–I own a 1991 Chevy Corsica with 63,000 miles on it. In cold weather, I hear a whining sound coming from the engine when I start the car. I experienced a similar problem before and replaced the water ...