Bimbhra P.S. Power electronics

Monograph, the 3rd edition, Khanna Publisher, Delhi, 2002, pg.593The 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.Power semiconductor diodes and transistors
Diode circuits and rectifiers
Thyristors
Thyristor commutation techniques
Phase controlled rectifiers
Choppers
Inverters
AC voltage controllers
Cycloconverters
Some applications
Electric drives