Handbook Of Automotive Power Electronics And Motor Drives, Hardcover by Emadi, Ali (EDT), ISBN 0824723619, ISBN-13 9780824723613, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

Covering applications in conventional, hybrid, and electric cars, the 31 chapters presented by Emadi (Illinois Institute of Technology) offer an overview of the automotive electrical systems, both established and emerging. The chapters are divided into five parts, covering automotive power systems and drivetrains; semiconductor devices, components, and sensors; power electric converters (including discussion of rectifiers and inverters); motor drives; and miscellaneous applications such as an integrated starter alternator, fault tolerant adjustable speed motor drives, steering systems, power electronic applications in safety, drive and control systems, and battery technology. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()