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 ...

The word “ideal” is often used in introductory engineering classes as a starting point to describe a component. However, at some point in any actual project or design, reality sets in, as there’s no ...

Safety is critical in automotive design. Cars aren't cheap, so it's necessary to protect the investment of the vehicle's owner. Most important, people's lives are at stake. That's why modern ...

Safety is critical in automotive design. Cars aren’t cheap, so it’s necessary to protect the investment of the vehicle’s owner. Most important, people’s lives are at stake. That’s why modern ...

A common problem exists when driving automotive alternators via motors. In the process of attempting to regulate the charging voltage of a low battery, the alternator shaft torque usually exceeds the ...

I’m a former mechanic and I have a question for you. Some of your answers refer to alternators that have “died.” But as far as I know, you have never written about why they die. I know about bearings ...

The alternator is a lightweight, high-performance machine that supplies electrical power for charging the battery and operating accessories in gasoline and diesel engine electrical systems. Featuring ...

The AP68255Q/AP68355Q and AP6A255Q/AP6A355Q incorporate 500-mΩ power MOSFETs to deliver with up to 3.5 A of continuous output current. These converters cover the full automotive battery range from 5.5 ...