That's the current system for PETROL engines....... straight from the FSM. The TIPM functions as the "voltage regulator" the alternator itself is simple... i.e. it doesn't have any internal electronics apart from the rectifier diodes.
Yes the control signal for a petrol engine is PWM as stated
The diesel alternators are electrically and mechanically different from the petrol system and use an internal regulator with communication to the Engine control module via LIN.....
So depending on what engine we are working with different technologies are involved.
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It seemed like a good idea at the time........
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