Industrial Electronics

Containing cutting-edge information this very progressive book provides a clearly written, thorough treatment of industrial electronics, with in-depth analyses of the industry's newest equipment and control techniques. Broad in scope, it's unparalleled coverage spans all important areas in industrial electronics, and supports concepts discussed mathematically where required. Offers insightful discussions on state-of-the-art power semiconductor devices; switch-mode power supplies and voltage regulators; the principles of inverters, converters, and zero-voltage switching; industrial control devices; the fundamentals of servomotors and stepper motors; op-amps and digital circuits; PID, flowcharts, and fuzzy logic; microprocessors, robotics, and much more. Features many practical applications, problems, and examples with an emphasis on trouble-shooting, design, and safety. Uses a clear, concise writing style, with a nonmathematical, simplified approach to industrial electronics that enhances reader appeal without sacrificing accuracy or depth of coverage. Includes hundreds of examples and end-of-chapter problems to illustrate applicability of concepts and reinforce understanding. For those interested in electronic technology.