The principles of operation, typical characteristics and areas of rational use of power electronic devices, as well as the features of the use of passive elements in power electronics - transformers, reactors and capacitors - are considered. Methods for analyzing circuits and controlling power electronics devices are given in an accessible form, principles of operation and control methods for all types of converters, as well as static power compensators and active filters are described. The methods of pulse width modulation based on the conversion of three-phase pulse systems into two-phase ones are described in detail. Recommendations are given for the operation of power electronics devices and ensuring their electromagnetic compatibility.

For students of electrical engineering, as well as specialists of various levels of professional training in the field of power electronics.