Power Electronics Devices, Converters, and Control Methods

Introduction

Introduction: The Fundamental “Ingredients” of an Electronic Circuit

1. The Resistor: The Controller of Current Flow

2. The Capacitor: The Quick-Charge Energy Store

3. The Inductor: The Guardian of Steady Current

4. The Transformer: The Voltage Changer

Summary: The Four Fundamental Elements at a Glance

Conclusion: Your First Step in Understanding Electronics

Introduction: The Gatekeepers of Electrical Power

1. The SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier): The High-Power Workhorse

2. The TRIAC (Triode for Alternating Current): The Bidirectional Controller

3. The BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor): The Amplifying Switch

4. The IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor): The Best of Both Worlds

5. The MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor): The Efficient Digital Switch

6. At a Glance: Comparing the Power Switching Devices

Conclusion: The Building Blocks of Modern Electronics

I. Fundamentals of Power Electronics

II. Core Components and Circuit Elements

III. Analysis of Power Semiconductor Devices

IV. Power Converter Topologies and Control

V. Auxiliary Systems and Applications

VI. Solved Examples from Source Material

1.0 Introduction to Power Electronics Systems

2.0 Core Semiconductor Switching Devices

3.0 AC-DC Converters: Phase-Controlled Converters

4.0 DC-DC Converters: Choppers

5.0 DC-AC Converters: Inverters

6.0 Overview of Other AC Converter Topologies

7.0 Conclusion

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