Magnetzündsystems
Magnetzündsysteme, often referred to as magneto ignition systems, are a type of ignition system used primarily in internal combustion engines, particularly those found in motorcycles, small aircraft, and older vehicles. Their defining characteristic is the use of a magneto generator to produce the high voltage required to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber. A magneto is a self-contained electrical generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It consists of a rotating magnet that passes over stationary coils of wire. As the magnet spins, its changing magnetic field induces a current in the coils. This induced current is then amplified and timed to produce a spark at the spark plug.
Unlike battery-based ignition systems that rely on a battery and an ignition coil, magneto systems are independent