Wide Bandgap Power Electronics by Isik C. Kizilyalli, Z. John... - 9783031786303

Wide Bandgap Power ElectronicsEmerging Converter Technologies and Applications\nAuthor(s): Isik C. Kizilyalli, Z. John Shen, Thomas M. Jahns, Daniel W. Cunningham\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031786303, 978-3031786303\nSynopsis\nThis book presents the transformational progress in next-generation advanced converter circuit topologies based on the unique electrical properties of wide-bandgap semiconductors, including silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). It addresses the opportunities for significant advances in power electronics circuit performance opened by the availability of wide-bandgap power devices and the challenges associated with using these devices that must be overcome when applying them. The authors tackle specific grand challenges in application areas covering a broad range of power electronics circuits and systems disciplines, including electric moto.