Power electronics devices, circuits and applications

This text covers the basics of emerging areas in power electronics and a broad range of topics such as power switching devices, conversion methods, analysis and techniques, and applications. Its unique approach covers the characteristics of semiconductor devices first, then discusses the application...

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Main Authors: Rashid, Muhammad H. (Author), Kumar, Narendra (Author), Kulkarni, Ashish R. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Pearson Education Limited [2014]
Edition:Fourth edition, international edition /
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Summary:This text covers the basics of emerging areas in power electronics and a broad range of topics such as power switching devices, conversion methods, analysis and techniques, and applications. Its unique approach covers the characteristics of semiconductor devices first, then discusses the applications of these devices for power conversions. Four main applications are included: flexible ac transmissions (FACTs), static switches, power supplies, dc drives, and ac drives.
Physical Description:1022 pages illustrations 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780273769088