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Fundamentals of Power Electronics

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 1-10
  3. Converters in Equilibrium

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
    2. Principles of Steady-State Converter Analysis

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 13-37
    3. Steady-State Equivalent Circuit Modeling, Losses, and Efficiency

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 39-61
    4. Switch Realization

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 63-106
    5. The Discontinuous Conduction Mode

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 107-130
    6. Converter Circuits

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 131-184
  4. Converter Dynamics and Control

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 185-185
    2. AC Equivalent Circuit Modeling

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 187-263
    3. Converter Transfer Functions

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 265-330
    4. Controller Design

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 331-375
    5. Input Filter Design

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 377-408
    6. AC and DC Equivalent Circuit Modeling of the Discontinuous Conduction Mode

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 409-437
    7. Current Programmed Control

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 439-487
  5. Magnetics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 489-489
    2. Basic Magnetics Theory

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 491-537
    3. Inductor Design

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 539-564
    4. Transformer Design

      • Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović
      Pages 565-586
  6. Modern Rectifiers and Power System Harmonics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 587-587

About this book

Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Second Edition, is an up-to-date and authoritative text and reference book on power electronics. This new edition retains the original objective and philosophy of focusing on the fundamental principles, models, and technical requirements needed for designing practical power electronic systems while adding a wealth of new material.
Improved features of this new edition include:
  • A new chapter on input filters, showing how to design single and multiple section filters;
  • Major revisions of material on averaged switch modeling, low-harmonic rectifiers, and the chapter on AC modeling of the discontinuous conduction mode;
  • New material on soft switching, active-clamp snubbers, zero-voltage transition full-bridge converter, and auxiliary resonant commutated pole. Also, new sections on design of multiple-winding magnetic and resonant inverter design;
  • Additional appendices on Computer Simulation of Converters using averaged switch modeling, and Middlebrook's Extra Element Theorem, including four tutorial examples; and
  • Expanded treatment of current programmed control with complete results for basic converters, and much more.
This edition includes many new examples, illustrations, and exercises to guide students and professionals through the intricacies of power electronics design.
Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Second Edition, is intended for use in introductory power electronics courses and related fields for both senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students interested in converter circuits and electronics, control systems, and magnetic and power systems. It will also be an invaluable reference for professionals working in power electronics, power conversion, and analogue and digital electronics.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

    Robert W. Erickson, Dragan Maksimović

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eBook USD 89.00
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