Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

series-wound

adjective

/ˈsɪəriz waʊnd/

Definition

A type of winding in an electric motor where the armature and the field windings are connected in series with each other.

Examples

A series-wound motor can produce high torque at low speeds.
In applications that require varying speed, series-wound motors are often utilized due to their performance characteristics.

Meaning

In a series-wound motor, the entire current flows through both the field and armature windings, which affects the torque and speed characteristics of the motor.