Difference between revisions of "Voltage regulator"
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A voltage regulator is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level from the electricity produced by the [[generator]]. | A voltage regulator is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level from the electricity produced by the [[generator]]. It prevents excess voltage from harming sensitive electronics. | ||
Modern [[motorcycles]] have a '''Regulator Rectifier''' that combines the functions of a [[voltage regulator]] with a [[rectifier]]. | Modern [[motorcycles]] have a '''Regulator Rectifier''' that combines the functions of a [[voltage regulator]] with a [[rectifier]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:15, 26 November 2010
A voltage regulator is an electrical regulator designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level from the electricity produced by the generator. It prevents excess voltage from harming sensitive electronics.
Modern motorcycles have a Regulator Rectifier that combines the functions of a voltage regulator with a rectifier.