Power electronics is a branch of electrical engineering dealing with conversion and control of electric power using semiconductor power switches. This book provides an overview of modern power electronic converters and systems, and their applications.

• Part I: Converters
  
  
  • Chapter 1: Semiconductor power devices
  
  
  • Chapter 2: Multilevel converters
  
  
  • Chapter 3: Multi-input converters
  
  
  • Chapter 4: Modular converters
  
  
  • Chapter 5: Matrix converters
  
  
  • Chapter 6: Soft-switching converters
  
  
  • Chapter 7: Z-source converters
  
  
  • Chapter 8: Switching power supplies
  
  
  • Chapter 9: Smart power electronic modules
  
  
  
  
  
• Part II: Applications
  
  
  • Chapter 10: Permanent magnet synchronous motor drives
  
  
  • Chapter 11: Induction motor drives
  
  
  • Chapter 12: Wind energy systems
  
  
  • Chapter 13: Photovoltaic energy systems
  
  
  • Chapter 14: Automotive energy systems
  
  
  • Chapter 15: Shipboard power systems
  
  
  • Chapter 16: Converters in power grid
  
  
  • Chapter 17: Distributed generation and microgrids
  
  
  • Chapter 18: Uninterruptible power supplies
  
  
  • Chapter 19: Wireless power transfer
  
  
  • Chapter 20: Advanced control of power electronic systems