More concise and user-friendly than other textbooks on the subject, this streamlined guide presents essential material that can be covered easily in a one-semester course. It defines the basic types of power conversion and control, presents the electronic converters that process power for a variety of applications, and describes the various semiconductor power switches and complimentary components and systems of the converters. This Second Edition also features: In-depth discussions of all power conversion types: ac-to-dc, ac-to-ac, dc-to-dc, and dc-to-ac An overview of advanced control methods used in today's power electronic converters A new chapter on the applications of power electronics in clean energy systems An extensive body of examples, exercises, computer assignments, and simulations An Instructor's Manual with solutions to all problems