A key issue for power electronic converters is the ability to tackle periodic signals in electrical power processing to precisely and flexibly convert and regulate electrical power.

Power electronics is a field of constant evolution. Power grids are seeing developments, and the electrification of the transport sector requires better motor drives. Power electronics plays a key role with new devices such as wide bandgap devices and power converters that convert alternating current into direct current and vice versa, or change the voltage or frequency.

Power electronics is a field of constant evolution. Power grids are seeing developments, and the electrification of the transport sector requires better motor drives. Power electronics plays a key role with new devices such as wide bandgap devices and power converters that convert alternating current into direct current and vice versa, or change the voltage or frequency.

Power electronics is a branch of electrical engineering dealing with conversion and control of electric power using semiconductor power switches. This book, written by an international panel of more than 40 experts, provides an overview of modern power electronic converters and systems, and their applications. Topics covered include semiconductor power switches, multilevel, multi-input, modular, matrix, soft-switching, and Z-source converters, switching power supplies, and smart power electronic modules. Applications discussed encompass permanent magnet synchronous motor and induction motor drives, wind, photovoltaic, and automotive energy systems, shipboard power systems, the power grid, distributed generation and microgrids, uninterruptable power supplies, and wireless power transfer. Advanced control of power electronic systems is also examined. The book is essential reading for researchers and students working in power electronics, and for practising engineers specialising in the development and application of power electronic converters and systems.