Overview

"The invention of the thyristor (a semiconductor device with excellent power-handling capability) in 1957 led to revolutionary progress in electric power conversion and control, and has established a new technology known as ""power electronics"". The basis of power electronics is the repetitive switching of electric power using devices such as the thyristor and the power transistor; the desired output can then be obtained with high efficiency using pulse modulation technology. The first half of this book, which is written for electrical, electronic and mechanical engineers in both industry and academic research, introduces the basic concepts of power electronics, and describes the various semiconductor devices used, and the basic circuits that are employed. In the second half, the authors deal with the many applications of power electronics such as control of underground trains, precision control of robot arms, and the provision of uninterruptible power supplies for computers."

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Author:   Eiichi Ohno ,  Ohmsha Ltd. (original publisher) ,  Sakae Yamamura (Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Clarendon Press
Volume:   20
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.662kg
ISBN:  

9780198593386

ISBN 10:   0198593384
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   01 September 1988
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

"Foreword. Editor's preface. What is ""power electronics""?; basic philosophy of power electronics; power semiconductor devices; basic power electronics circuits with AC sources; basic power electronics circuits with DC sources; application to power supplies; application to electric power systems; application to variable speed drives. Index."

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