Power Electronics Handbook

Power Electronics Handbook: Components, Circuits, and Applications is a collection of materials about power components, circuit design, and applications. Presented in a practical form, theoretical information is given as formulae. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 deals with the usual components found in power electronics such as semiconductor devices and power semiconductor control components, their electronic compatibility, and protection. Part 2 tackles parts and principles related to circuits such as switches; link frequency chargers; converters; and AC line control, and Part 3 covers the applications for semiconductor circuits. The text is recommended for engineers and electricians who need a concise and easily accessible guide on power electronics.

Contents

Part 1 Components

1 Power Semiconductor Devices

2 Thermal Design

3 Power Semiconductor Control Components

4 Electromagnetic Compatibility

5 Power Semiconductor Protection

Part 2 Circuits

6 Power Semiconductor Circuits - A Résumé

7 Static Switches

8 A.C. Line Control

9 Phase-Controlled Rectification and Inversion

10 Direct A.C. Frequency Converters

11 Forced Commutation Techniques

12 D.C. to D.C. Converters

13 D.C. Link Frequency Changers

Part 3 Applications

14 Power Semiconductor Circuit Applications

Appendix 1 List of Symbols

Appendix 2 Glossary of Terms

Bibliography

Index