Abstract: The present synchro-generator comprises a stator, which comprises at least two signal windings, which are offset predetermined angles relative to each other, and a rotor, which carries an exciter winding (3).In order to provide a structure which is simple and inexpensive and to generate output voltages which approximate sine voltages as closely as possible, the stator comprises an axially aligned cylindrical coil (9), which is known per se and provided with obliquely wound windings, the rotor comprises a rod core (2) carrying the exciter winding (3), the two ends of the rod core (2) face and define an air gap with the inside surface of the cylindrical coil (9), and the latter is surrounded on its outside surface by a shell (11) of low-reluctance material.