Much of the design work in power electronics involves specification
of ancillary apparatus in a system. It is essential to a successful design
that the engineer knows the general characteristics of these compo-
nents well enough to permit selection of a suitable device for the
intended application. The components in this chapter are usually
described in detail in vendor catalog information, but the designer
must know the significance of the ratings and how they apply to the
job at hand. Competent vendors can be valuable partners in the design
process.
Commonly used symbols in power electronics diagrams are shown
in Fig. 2.1. ...
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