Solid-State Power Conversion Handbook

Applications oriented, it contains all the pertinent and comprehensive information necessary to meet the growing demands placed upon solid-state power conversion equipment. These demands include improved reliability, increased efficiency, higher packing density, improved performance plus meeting safety and EMC regulations. Features a thorough assessment of basic electrical and magnetic aspects of power conversion as well as thermal, protection, radiation and reliability considerations. Stresses semiconductor and magnetic components and gives an analysis of diverse topologies. Transient Analysis, Circuit Analysis, and Waveforms.

Semiconductors, Resistors, and Capacitors.

Transformers, Inductors, and Conductors.

Rectifiers and Filters.

Phase Control Circuits.

Transistor Inverters.

Thyristor Inverters.

Switching Regulators.

dc-dc Converters.

Resonant Mode Converters.

Modulator and Control Analysis.

Pulse-Forming Networks and Modulators.

Protection and Safety.

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Grounding.

Semiconductor and Equipment Cooling.

Reliability and Quality.

Regulated Power Supplies.

Uninterruptible Power Systems.

Power Factor Correction.

Glossary.

Index.

Ralph E. Tarter is the author of Solid-State Power Conversion Handbook, published by Wiley.