POWER ELECTRONICS WITH MATLAB

This practically-oriented, all-inclusive guide covers the essential concepts of power electronics through MATLAB® examples and simulations. In-depth explanation of important topics including digital control, power electronic applications, and electrical drives make it a valuable reference for readers. The experiments and applications based on MATLAB® models using fuzzy logic and neural networks are included for better understanding. Engrossing discussion of concepts such as diac, light-emitting diode, thyristors, power MOSFET and static induction transistor, offers an enlightening experience to readers. With numerous solved examples, exercises, review questions, and GATE questions, the undergraduate and graduate students of electrical and electronics engineering will find this text useful.

L. Ashok Kumar is presently working as Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He has completed his Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai in the field of Wearable Electronics. He has been selected as the Visiting Professor in the University of Arkansas. He was trained in Germany for installing Grid connected and stand alone Solar PV systems. He has contributed a number of articles in national and international journals. His areas of interest include wearable electronics, power electronics and drives, and renewable energy systems.

A. Kalaiarasi is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore. She obtained her M.E. degree in Power Electronics and Drives from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. Her areas of interest are medical instrumentation, power electronics and drives, big data analytics, embedded system technologies and industrial automation.

Y. Uma Maheswari is serving as Technology Manager at Pramura Software Private Limited, Coimbatore. She has completed her M.E. in the field of Embedded System Technologies from Anna University, Coimbatore and holds around fifteen years of industrial experience. Her expertise is in PCB designing and simulation software.