Provides comprehensive coverage of the basic principles and methods of electric power conversion and the latest developments in the fieldThis book constitutes a comprehensive overview of the modern power electronics. Various semiconductor power switches are described, complementary components and systems are presented, and power electronic converters that process power for a variety of applications are explained in detail. This third edition updates all chapters, including new concepts in modern power electronics. New to this edition is extended coverage of matrix converters, multilevel inverters, and applications of the Z-source in cascaded power converters. The book is accompanied by a website hosting an instructor s manual, a PowerPoint presentation, and a set of PSpice files for simulation of a variety of power electronic converters.Introduction to Modern Power Electronics, Third Edition: Discusses power conversion types: ac-to-dc, ac-to-ac, dc-to-dc, and dc-to-ac Reviews advanced control methods used in today s power electronic converters Includes an extensive body of examples, exercises, computer assignments, and simulations Introduction to Modern Power Electronics, Third Edition is written for undergraduate and graduate engineering students interested in modern power electronics and renewable energy systems. The book can also serve as a reference tool for practicing electrical and industrial engineers.

Provides comprehensive coverage of the basic principles and methods of electric power conversion and the latest developments in the fieldThis book constitutes a comprehensive overview of the modern power electronics. Various semiconductor power switches are described, complementary components and systems are presented, and power electronic converters that process power for a variety of applications are explained in detail. This third edition updates all chapters, including new concepts in modern power electronics. New to this edition is extended coverage of matrix converters, multilevel inverters, and applications of the Z-source in cascaded power converters. The book is accompanied by a website hosting an instructor's manual, a PowerPoint presentation, and a set of PSpice files for simulation of a variety of power electronic converters.Introduction to Modern Power Electronics, Third Edition:* Discusses power conversion types: ac-to-dc, ac-to-ac, dc-to-dc, and dc-to-ac* Reviews advanced control methods used in today's power electronic converters* Includes an extensive body of examples, exercises, computer assignments, and simulationsIntroduction to Modern Power Electronics, Third Edition is written for undergraduate and graduate engineering students interested in modern power electronics and renewable energy systems. The book can also serve as a reference tool for practicing electrical and industrial engineers.

1 Principles of Electric Power Conversion1.1 What Is Power Electronics?1.2 Generic Power Converter1.3 Waveform Components and Figures of Merit1.4 Phase Control and Square-Wave Mode1.5 Pulse Width Modulation1.6 Computation of Current WaveformsSummaryExamplesProblemsComputer AssignmentsLiterature2 Semiconductor Power Switches2.1 General Properties of Semiconductor Power Switches2.2 Power Diodes2.3 Semi-Controlled Switches2.4 Fully Controlled Switches2.5 Comparison of Semiconductor Power Switches2.6 Power Modules2.7 Wide Bandgap DevicesSummaryLiterature3 Supplementary Components and Systems3.1 What Are Supplementary Components and Systems?3.2 Drivers3.3 Overcurrent Protection Schemes3.4 Snubbers3.5 Filters3.6 Cooling3.7 Control3.8 SummaryLiterature4 AC to DC Converters4.1 Diode Rectifiers4.2 Phase-Controlled Rectifiers4.3 PWM Rectifiers4.4 Device Selection for Rectifiers4.5 Common Applications of RectifiersSummaryExamplesProblemsComputer AssignmentsLiterature5 AC to AC Converters5.1 AC Voltage Controllers5.2 Cycloconverters5.3 Matrix Converters5.4 Device Selection for AC to AC Converters5.5 Common Applications of AC to AC ConvertersSummaryExamplesProblemsComputer AssignmentsLiterature6 DC to DC Converters6.1 Static DC Switches6.2 Step-Down Choppers6.3 Step-Up Chopper6.4 Current Control in Choppers6.5 Device Selection for Choppers6.6 Common Applications of ChoppersSummaryExamplesProblemsComputer AssignmentsLiterature7 DC to AC Converters7.1 Voltage-Source Inverters7.2 Current-Source Inverters7.3 Multilevel Inverters7.4 Soft-Switching Inverters7.5 Device Selection for Inverters7.6 Common Applications of InvertersSummaryExamplesProblemsComputer AssignmentsLiterature8 Switching Power Supplies8.1 Basic Types of Switching Power Supplies8.2 Non-Isolated Switched-Mode DC-to-DC Converters8.3 Isolated Switched-Mode DC-to-DC Converters8.4 Resonant DC-to-DC ConvertersSummaryExamplesProblemsComputer AssignmentsLiterature9 Power Electronics and Clean Energy9.1 Why Is Power Electronics Indispensable in Clean Energy Systems?9.2 Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Systems9.3 Fuel Cell Energy Systems9.4 Electric Cars9.5 Hybrid Cars9.6 Power Electronics and Energy ConservationSummaryLiteratureAppendix A PSpice SimulationsAppendix B Fourier SeriesAppendix C Three-Phase SystemsIndex