Power electronics is the study and application of solid-state electronic devices to control and convert electric power. It sits at the junction of circuit theory, semiconductor devices, control systems, and real-world energy systems — from tiny DC–DC converters in phones to multi-megawatt converters in renewable-energy farms. Using MATLAB (and Simulink) to explore power electronics transforms abstract equations into living, testable systems: models that behave like physical converters, controllers that respond to faults, and visualizations that reveal hidden dynamics.
Engineers resolve these with snubbers, filters, dead-time optimization, layout improvements — all of which can be prototyped in simulation to find trade-offs.
: The text is noted for its "bottom-up" explanation style, making it accessible for undergraduates who are new to both power electronics and the MATLAB environment. Comprehensive Coverage
: A detailed Table of Contents is available via the ETH Zurich Library .
One of the biggest challenges in Power Electronics is visualizing circuit behavior. This book solves that problem by integrating theory directly with models.
: Detailed discussions on essential components such as thyristors, power MOSFETs, diacs, LEDs, and static induction transistors.
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