Abstract:
A rotating rectifier-voltage suppressor combination for brushless generator excitation with minimized weight and axial length is provided having a heat sink mounted on the inner surface of a rectifier wheel rim; at least one diode and a voltage suppressor package are mounted on the same heat sink. The voltage suppressor package includes at least a capacitor with possible additional components including a voltage divider resistor in parallel with the capacitor and diodes and/or a resistor in series with the capacitor. Simplified mounting means are provided to permit easy removal of the heat sink, diodes and voltage suppressor package (as well as a fuse protecting against failure of a diode or capacitor) for inspection and repair.