Power Electronics Handbook (5th Edition)

Edited by Muhammad H. Rashid

Power Electronics Handbook, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive, industry-leading reference covering the devices, converters, control methods, design practices, and applications that define modern power electronics. This authoritative handbook is widely used by engineers, researchers, and graduate students working across power conversion, motor drives, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and industrial power supplies.

Combining foundational theory with practical design and implementation guidance, the 5th Edition reflects current developments in wide-bandgap devices, high-efficiency converters, power management, and emerging application domains.

What This Book Does

This handbook provides a structured, in-depth reference for designing, analyzing, and applying power electronic systems—covering converter topologies, semiconductor devices, control strategies, thermal considerations, EMI/EMC, and reliability.

Key Features of the 5th Edition

• Comprehensive coverage of power semiconductor devices and switching behavior
• Modern converter topologies for AC–DC, DC–DC, DC–AC, and AC–AC applications
• Control methods for converters, inverters, and motor drives
• Design considerations for thermal management, protection, and reliability
• Coverage of EMI/EMC, filtering, and power quality topics
• Applications across EVs, renewables, industrial drives, and power supplies

Who Should Use This Book?

• Power electronics and electrical engineering professionals
• Design engineers working on converters, inverters, and motor drives
• Researchers in power conversion and energy systems
• Graduate students in electrical, electronics, and power engineering
• Engineers working in EV, renewable energy, and industrial automation

Why It’s Essential

• Industry-standard reference edited by a leading authority
• Balances rigorous fundamentals with practical engineering guidance
• Broad coverage from devices and converters to control and applications
• Trusted resource for design, troubleshooting, and advanced study

The definitive handbook for modern power electronics design and applications.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9780323992169
• Edition: 5th
• Editor: Muhammad H. Rashid
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Shipping: Free Shipping

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Power Semiconductor Devices
• DC–DC Converters and Switching Regulators
• AC–DC Rectifiers and Power Factor Correction
• DC–AC Inverters and PWM Techniques
• AC–AC Conversion and Cycloconverters
• Control of Power Electronic Systems
• Motor Drives and Industrial Applications
• Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Interfaces

FAQs

• Is this suitable for working engineers? Yes, it is widely used as a practical reference for design and troubleshooting.
• Does it cover modern converter applications? Yes, it covers converters, inverters, motor drives, renewables, and industrial applications.
• Is it appropriate for graduate-level study? Yes, it is commonly used in advanced undergraduate and graduate power electronics courses.