A loop of wire rotating between two permanent magnets generates DC and AC signals. This device can be connected to a DC power supply to run as a motor. Disconnect the DC power supply, if applicable.

During the constant worldwide campaign to make the planet as clean as possible, electric vehicle (EV) drivers have an improving chance of driving cars with fewer moving parts. One of an EV’s greatest ...

Changing the orientation of rotor magnets on the fly lets a special kind of induction motor run directly from ac lines. The quest for energy efficient electric motors has generated a lot of ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) revised NEMA MG 1-2016 Motors and Generators. NEMA MG 1 assists users in the proper selection and application of motors and generators. It ...

A synchronous and synchronous motors are the two main categories of ac motors. The induction motor is a common form of asynchronous motor and is basically an ac transformer with a rotating secondary.