Introduction:
Power electronics is the application of solid-state electronics to the control, conversion, and conditioning of electric power. It also refers to a subject of research in electronic and electrical engineering which deals with the design, control, computation, and integration of nonlinear, time-varying energy processing electronic systems with fast dynamics.
Power electronics is a broad area. Experts in the field find a need for knowledge in advanced circuit theory, electric power equipment, electromagnetic design, radiation, semiconductor physics and processing, analog and digital circuit design, control systems, and a tremendous range of sub-areas.
Major applications addressed by power electronics include:
Major applications addressed by power electronics include:
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Energy conversion for solar, wind, fuel cell, and other alternative resources.
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Advanced high-power low-voltage power supplies for computers and integrated electronics.
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Efficient low-power supplies for networks and portable products.
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Hardware to implement intelligent electricity grids, at all levels.
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Power conversion needs and power controllers for aircraft, spacecraft, and marine use.
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Electronic controllers for motor drives and other industrial equipment.
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Drives and chargers for electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Uninterruptible power supplies for backup power or critical needs.
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High-voltage direct current transmission equipment and other power processing in utility systems.
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Small, highly efficient, switching power supplies for general use.