Front Cover -- Power Electronics Handbook -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface for Third Edition -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Power Electronics Defined -- 1.2. Key Characteristics -- 1.3. Trends in Power Supplies -- 1.4. Conversion Examples -- 1.5. Tools for Analysis and Design -- 1.6. Sample Applications -- 1.7. Summary -- References -- Section I: Power Electronics Devices -- Chapter 2. The Power Diode -- 2.1. Diode as a Switch -- 2.2. Properties of PN Junction -- 2.3. Common Diode Types -- 2.4. Typical Diode Ratings -- 2.5. Snubber Circuits for Diode -- 2.6. Series and Parallel Connection of Power Diodes -- 2.7. Typical Applications of Diodes -- 2.8. Standard Datasheet for Diode Selection -- References -- Chapter 3. Power Bipolar Transistors -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Basic Structure and Operation -- 3.3. Static Characteristics -- 3.4. Dynamic Switching Characteristics -- 3.5. Transistor Base Drive Applications -- 3.6. SPICE Simulation of Bipolar Junction Transistors -- 3.7. BJT Applications -- Further Reading -- Chapter 4. The Power MOSFET -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Switching in Power Electronic Circuits -- 4.3. General Switching Characteristics -- 4.4. The Power MOSFET -- 4.5. Future Trends in Power Devices -- References -- Chapter 5. Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Basic Structure and Operation -- 5.3. Static Characteristics -- 5.4. Dynamic Switching Characteristics -- 5.5. IGBT Performance Parameters -- 5.6. Gate Drive Requirements -- 5.7. Circuit Models -- 5.8. Applications -- Further Reading -- Chapter 6. Thyristors -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Basic Structure and Operation -- 6.3. Static Characteristics -- 6.4. Dynamic Switching Characteristics -- 6.5. Thyristor Parameters -- 6.6. Types of Thyristors -- 6.7. Gate Drive Requirements -- 6.8. PSpice Model -- 6.9. Applications.

Further Reading -- Chapter 7. Gate Turn-off Thyristors -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. Basic Structure and Operation -- 7.3. GTO Thyristor Models -- 7.4. Static Characteristics -- 7.5. Switching Phases -- 7.6. SPICE GTO Model -- 7.7. Applications -- References -- Chapter 8. MOS Controlled Thyristors (MCTs) -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Equivalent Circuit and Switching Characteristics -- 8.3. Comparison of MCT and Other Power Devices -- 8.4. Gate Drive for MCTs -- 8.5. Protection of MCTs -- 8.6. Simulation Model of an MCT -- 8.7. Generation-1 and Generation-2 MCTs -- 8.8. N-channel MCT -- 8.9. Base Resistance-controlled Thyristor -- 8.10. MOS Turn-off Thyristor -- 8.11. Applications of PMCT -- 8.12. Conclusions -- 8.13. Appendix -- References -- Chapter 9. Static Induction Devices -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Theory of Static Induction Devices -- 9.3. Characteristics of Static Induction Transistor -- 9.4. Bipolar Mode Operation of SI devices (BSIT) -- 9.5. CMT Conductivity Modulation Transistor -- 9.6. Static Induction Diode -- 9.7. Lateral Punch-Through Transistor -- 9.8. Static Induction Transistor Logic -- 9.9. BJT Saturation Protected by SIT -- 9.10. Static Induction MOS Transistor -- 9.11. Space Charge Limiting Load (SCLL) -- 9.12. Power MOS Transistors -- 9.13. Static Induction Thyristor -- 9.14. Gate Turn-Off Thyristor -- 9.15. Summary -- References -- Section II: Power Conversion -- Chapter 10. Diode Rectifiers -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. Single-phase Diode Rectifiers -- 10.3. Three-phase Diode Rectifiers -- 10.4. Poly-phase Diode Rectifiers -- 10.5. Filtering Systems in Rectifier Circuits -- 10.6. High-frequency Diode Rectifier Circuits -- Further Reading -- Chapter 11. Single-phase Controlled Rectifiers -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Line-commutated Single-phase Controlled Rectifiers -- 11.3. Unity Power Factor Single-phase Rectifiers.

References -- Chapter 12. Three-phase Controlled Rectifiers -- 12.1. Introduction -- 12.2. Line-commutated Controlled Rectifiers -- 12.3. Force-commutated Three-phase Controlled Rectifiers -- Further Reading -- Chapter 13. DC-DC Converters -- 13.1. Introduction -- 13.2. DC Choppers -- 13.3. Step-down (Buck) Converter -- 13.4. Step-up (Boost) Converter -- 13.5. Buck-Boost Converter -- 13.6. Cuk Converter -- 13.7. Effects of Parasitics -- 13.8. Synchronous and Bidirectional Converters -- 13.9. Control Principles -- 13.10. Applications of DC-DC Converters -- Further Reading -- Chapter 14. DC/DC Conversion Technique and Twelve Series Luo-converters -- 14.1. Introduction -- 14.2. Fundamental, Developed, Transformer-type, and Self-lift Converters -- 14.3. Voltage-lift Luo-converters -- 14.4. Double Output Luo-converters -- 14.5. Super-lift Luo-converters -- 14.6. Ultra-lift Luo-converters -- 14.7. Multiple-quadrant Operating Luo-converters -- 14.8. Switched-capacitor Multi-quadrant Luo-converters -- 14.9. Multiple-lift Push-Pull Switched-capacitor Luo-converters -- 14.10. Switched-inductor Multi-quadrant Operation Luo-converters -- 14.11. Multi-quadrant ZCS Quasi-resonant Luo-converters -- 14.12. Multi-quadrant ZVS Quasi-resonant Luo-converters -- 14.13. Synchronous-rectifier DC/DC Luo-converters -- 14.14. Multiple-element Resonant Power Converters -- 14.15. Gate Control Luo-resonator -- 14.16. Applications -- 14.17. Energy Factor and Mathematical Modeling for Power DC/DC Converters -- Further Reading -- Chapter 15. Inverters -- 15.1. Introduction -- 15.2. Single-phase Voltage Source Inverters -- 15.3. Three-phase Voltage Source Inverters -- 15.4. Current Source Inverters -- 15.5. Closed-loop Operation of Inverters -- 15.6. Regeneration in Inverters -- 15.7. Multistage Inverters -- Further Reading -- Chapter 16. Resonant and Soft-switching Converters.

16.1. Introduction -- 16.2. Classification -- 16.3. Resonant Switch -- 16.4. Quasi-resonant Converters -- 16.5. ZVS in High Frequency Applications -- 16.6. Multi-resonant Converters (MRC) -- 16.7. Zero-voltage-transition (ZVT) Converters -- 16.8. Non-dissipative Active Clamp Network -- 16.9. Load Resonant Converters -- 16.10. Control Circuits for Resonant Converters -- 16.11. Extended-period Quasi-resonant (EP-QR) Converters -- 16.12. Soft-switching and EMI Suppression -- 16.13. Snubbers and Soft-switching for High Power Devices -- 16.14. Soft-switching DC-AC Power Inverters -- References -- Chapter 17. Multilevel Power Converters -- 17.1. Introduction -- 17.2. Multilevel Power Converter Structures -- 17.3. Multilevel Converter PWM Modulation Strategies -- 17.4. Multilevel Converter Design Example -- 17.5. Fault Diagnosis in Multilevel Converters -- 17.6. Renewable Energy Interface -- 17.7. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18. AC-AC Converters -- 18.1. Introduction -- 18.2. Single-Phase AC-AC Voltage Controller -- 18.3. Three-Phase AC-AC Voltage Controllers -- 18.4. Cycloconverters -- 18.5. Matrix Converter -- 18.6. High Frequency Linked Single-Phase to Three-Phase Matrix Converters -- 18.7. Applications of AC-AC Converters -- References -- Chapter 19. Power Factor Correction Circuits -- 19.1. Introduction -- 19.2. Definition of PF and THD -- 19.3. Power Factor Correction -- 19.4. CCM Shaping Technique -- 19.5. DCM Input Technique -- 19.6. Summary -- Further Reading -- Chapter 20. Gate Drive Circuitry for Power Converters -- 20.1. Introduction to Gate Drive Circuitry -- 20.2. Semiconductor Drive Requirements -- 20.3. Gate Drivers for Power Converters -- 20.4. Gate Driver Circuit Implementation -- 20.5. Current Technologies -- 20.6. Current and Future Trends -- 20.7. Summary -- References -- Section III: General Applications.

Chapter 21. Power Electronics in Capacitor Charging Applications -- 21.1. Introduction -- 21.2. High-Voltage DC Power Supply with Charging Resistor -- 21.3. Resonance Charging -- 21.4. Switching Converters -- References -- Chapter 22. Electronic Ballasts -- 22.1. Introduction -- 22.2. High Frequency Supply of Discharge Lamps -- 22.3. Discharge Lamp Modeling -- 22.4. Resonant Inverters for Electronic Ballasts -- 22.5. High-Power Factor Electronic Ballasts -- 22.6. Applications -- References -- Chapter 23. Power Supplies -- 23.1. Introduction -- 23.2. Linear Series Voltage Regulator -- 23.3. Linear Shunt Voltage Regulator -- 23.4. Integrated Circuit Voltage Regulators -- 23.5. Switching Regulators -- Further Reading -- Chapter 24. Uninterruptible Power Supplies -- 24.1. Introduction -- 24.2. Classifications -- 24.3. Performance Evaluation -- 24.4. Applications -- 24.5. Control Techniques -- 24.6. Energy Storage Devices -- Further Reading -- Chapter 25. Automotive Applications of Power Electronics -- 25.1. Introduction -- 25.2. The Present Automotive Electrical Power System -- 25.3. System Environment -- 25.4. Functions Enabled by Power Electronics -- 25.5. Multiplexed Load Control -- 25.6. Electromechanical Power Conversion -- 25.7. Dual/High Voltage Automotive Electrical Systems -- 25.8. Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles -- 25.9. Summary -- References -- Chapter 26. Solid State Pulsed Power Electronics -- 26.1. Introduction -- 26.2. Power Semiconductors for Pulsed Power -- 26.3. Load Types and Requirements -- 26.4. Solid-State Pulsed Power Topologies -- 26.5. Conclusions and Future Trends -- References -- Section IV: Power Generation and Distribution -- Chapter 27. Photovoltaic System Conversion -- 27.1. Introduction -- 27.2. Solar Cell Characteristics -- 27.3. Photovoltaic Technology Operation -- 27.4. Maximum Power Point Tracking Components.

27.5. MPPT Controlling Algorithms.