Abstract: A system includes a first generator configured to output a first plurality of AC signals; a second generator configured to output a second plurality of AC signals; a first set of rectifiers configured to convert the first plurality of AC signals into a first plurality of DC signals for output onto a first DC bus, wherein each of the first set of rectifiers includes a respective contactor configured to de-couple a DC output of the respective rectifier from the first DC electrical bus; and a second set of rectifiers configured to convert the second plurality of AC signals into a second plurality of DC signals for output onto a second DC bus, wherein each of the second set of rectifiers includes a respective contactor configured to de-couple a DC output of the respective rectifier from the second DC bus.

Abstract: A system for providing propulsive electrical power for an aircraft, the system comprising: a first generator configured to output a first plurality of AC electrical signals; a second generator configured to output a second plurality of AC electrical signals; a first set of rectifiers configured to convert the first plurality of AC electrical signals into a first plurality of DC electrical signals for output onto a first DC electrical bus of a plurality of DC electrical busses; and a second set of rectifiers configured to convert the second plurality of AC electrical signals into a second plurality of DC electrical signals for output onto a second DC electrical bus of the plurality of DC electrical busses, wherein each rectifier of the plurality of rectifiers includes a respective controller of a plurality of controllers, and wherein the plurality of controllers are configured to coordinate response to detected faults.

Abstract: A turbo-generator system for generating propulsive electrical power for an aircraft includes an electric machine comprising: a rotor configured to be rotated by a gas-turbine of the turbo-generator system; a stator comprising: a first active section comprising first windings surrounding a first portion of the rotor; and a second active section comprising second windings surrounding a second portion of the rotor.

Abstract: A system includes a first generator configured to output a first plurality of AC signals; a second generator configured to output a second plurality of AC signals; a first set of rectifiers configured to convert the first plurality of AC signals into a first plurality of DC signals for output onto a first DC bus, wherein each of the first set of rectifiers includes a respective contactor configured to de-couple a DC output of the respective rectifier from the first DC electrical bus; and a second set of rectifiers configured to convert the second plurality of AC signals into a second plurality of DC signals for output onto a second DC bus, wherein each of the second set of rectifiers includes a respective contactor configured to de-couple a DC output of the respective rectifier from the second DC bus.