Power Electronics

The book begins with the study of salient features of power diodes, power transistors, MOS- controlled thyristors and also other related topics. Each chapter begins at an introductory level and is so developed progressively that an average student can comprehend the subject matter easily. The topics covered in this volume include diode circuits and rectifiers, phase-controlled rectifiers, inverters, a.c. voltage controllers, etc. A large number of illustrative figures and a wide variety of worked examples add to the clarity of presentation.