Master your alternator and regulator testing skills Knowing how to test your alternator and voltage regulator with a multimeter can save you from costly repairs and roadside breakdowns. With the right ...

Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running isn't a valid test for alternator function and may damage sensitive electronic parts. Instead, use a common voltmeter and the following test ...

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. has announced its entry into a new market with the release of the SEL-2431 Voltage Regulator Control. The SEL-2431 is compatible with all North American ...

This article is dedicated to Jim Williams who several years ago (2006) wrote an article in EDN regarding the need of a good lab apparatus to qualify the behavior of voltage regulators for compliance ...

Did you ever wonder how the mechanical voltage regulator — that big black box wired up to the generator on a car from the ’60s or before — worked? [Jonelsonster] has some answers. For most people in ...

QUESTION: There are so many different voltage regulators on the market these days. How do I pick one that will be good for my circuit? ANSWER: Wow, this is a tough question, but also a good one. I’ll ...