Principles of Power Electronics

by John G. Kassakian, David J. Perreault, George C. Verghese, Martin F. Schlecht

Overview

Substantially expanded and updated, the new edition of this classic textbook provides unrivalled coverage of the fundamentals of power electronics. Comprehensive coverage of foundational concepts in circuits, magnetics, devices, dynamic models, and control establishes a strong conceptual framework for further study. Extensive discussion of contemporary practical considerations, enhanced by real-world examples, prepares readers for design scenarios ranging from low-power dc/dc converters to multi-megawatt ac machine drives. New topics include SiC and GaN wide-bandgap materials, superjunction MOSFET and IGBT devices, advanced magnetics design, multi-level and switched-capacitor converters, RF converter circuits, and EMI. Over 300 new and revised end-of-chapter problems enhance and expand understanding of the material, with solutions for instructors. Unique in its breadth and depth, and providing a range of flexible teaching pathways at multiple levels, this is the definitive guide to power electronics for graduate and senior undergraduate students in electrical engineering, and practicing electrical engineers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781316519516
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/03/2023
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	822
Product dimensions:	8.11(w) x 10.24(h) x 1.57(d)

About the Author

John G. Kassakian is Professor of Electrical Engineering Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the founding President of the IEEE Power Electronics Society, a Fellow of the IEEE, a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, and has taught, conducted research, and consulted in power electronics for over 45 years.

David J. Perreault is Ford Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with over 25 years of experience in power electronics research and teaching. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, and a member of the US National Academy of Engineering.

George C. Verghese is Henry Ellis Warren Professor of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with over 40 years of research and teaching experience. He is an MIT MacVicar Faculty Fellow for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education, and a Fellow of the IEEE.

Martin F. Schlecht is the founder and CEO of SynQor, a supplier of high-performance power conversion solutions, and prior to that was Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for 15 years. He has over 40 years of research, teaching, and industrial practice in power electronics.

Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; Part I. Form and Function; 2. Form and function: an overview; 3. Introduction to rectifiers; 4. Phase-controlled converters; 5. Pulse-width-modulated DC/DC converters; 6. Switched-capacitor and related converters; 7. Isolated pulse-width modulated DC/DC converters; 8. Single-phase switched-mode DC/AC converters; 9. Polyphase sources and converters; 10. Resonant converters; 11. AC/AC converters; Part II. Dynamic Models and Control; 12. Dynamic models and control: an overview; 13. Averaged-circuit and state-space models; 14. Linear models and feedback control; Part III. Components and Devices; 15. Components and devices: an overview; 16. Review of semiconductor devices; 17. Power semiconductor devices; 18. Introduction to magnetics; 19. Magnetic component modeling; 20. Introduction to magnetics design; 21. Magnetics loss analysis and design; Part IV. Practical Considerations; 22. Practical considerations: an overview; 23. Gate and base drives; 24. Snubber circuits, clamps, and soft switching; 25. Thermal modeling and heat sinking; 26. Electromagnetic interference and filtering; Index.

Editorial Reviews

‘Principles of Power Electronics was a landmark in power electronics pedagogy when it was first published more than three decades ago. It is thrilling to see how these distinguished authors have not only thoroughly brought the book’s core contents up to date, but also expanded its coverage to include several new topics that are increasingly important for students to learn as they prepare to enter this exciting field. Bravo!’ Thomas Jahns, University Wisconsin, Madison

‘The second edition of the Principles of Power Electronics makes this classic book even more valuable. The book teaches power electronics from the ground up, providing the formal framework to learn its fundamentals and many advanced topics. This highly accessible book is an excellent text for a foundational course in power electronics. A must-have for both beginners and experienced practitioners.’ Khurram Afridi, Cornell University

‘The new edition of Principles of Power Electronics is a must for anyone in the field of power electronics, from the student learner to a working professional. The coverage is comprehensive, with detailed explanations backed up by well-chosen worked examples and illustrative problems. The treatment of magnetics, analysis, and design is particularly strong and a welcome addition.’ Gerard Hurley, University of Galway

‘… a gold-standard book in power electronics.’ Dennis Feucht, How2Power Today

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