Power Electronics

This text, designed for both undergraduates and diploma students, discusses the operational characteristics of various devices in power electronics systems. This edition has been updated and includes a new chapter on power supplies. The worked examples have also been revised. An analysis of microcomputer applications has been added, as has coverage of control algorithms and case studies from a number of manufacturers. The design and operations of both ac converters and dc systems are reviewed. Numerous examples, exercises, notes and references reinforce the main text. This book should be of interest to 1st and 2nd year undergraduate and HND students in electrical and electronic engineering.