Fundamentals of Modern Power Electronics Technology

Author: Zhao Liangbing
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book is a specialized text that concisely and clearly explains the fundamental knowledge of modern power electronics from an applied perspective. Focusing on self-turn-off devices and their circuits, it provides an in-depth yet accessible introduction to the working principles, characteristics, and application techniques of modern field-controlled devices. The book discusses the working principles, waveform analysis, and quantitative calculations of various typical power conversion circuits. Additionally, it offers a comprehensive and thorough discussion on topics of interest in the contemporary field of power electronics—such as suppressing grid-side current harmonics, improving grid-side power factor, control of inverter output power and waveform, resonant switching technology, resonant ring inverters, and the reliability and electromagnetic compatibility of power electronic devices—based on practical research experiences, broadening readers' perspectives. This book can serve as a textbook and reference for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in power electronics in higher education institutions, as well as for a wide range of scientists, engineers, and technical personnel working in research institutions, high-tech companies, and other fields dedicated to power electronics technology.