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The use of electronics for conversion of electric power. See also [[IEEE Power Electronics Society History]]


IEEE GHN Category [[Category:Power, energy & industry application]]
== Subcategories ==
 
*'''[[:Category:Converters|Converters]]''' - either a frequency or voltage converter which transforms an electrical input into a different output
*'''[[:Category:Inverters|Inverters]]''' - an electrical device that converts direct current to alternating current
*'''[[:Category:Phase control|Phase control]]''' - or phase cutting, a method of pulse width modulation for power limiting
*'''[[:Category:Power conditioning|Power conditioning]]''' - or a line conditioner, a device intended to improve the quality of the power that is delivered to electrical load equipment
*'''[[:Category:Power semiconductor devices|Power semiconductor devices]]''' - devices that are used as switches or rectifiers in power circuits
*'''[[:Category:Power semiconductor switches|Power semiconductor switches]]''' - a type of power semiconductor device hat exists in either on or off mode
*'''[[:Category:Three-phase electric power|Three-phase electric power]]''' - three phase alternating current that is the most common method used by grids to transfer power
 
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Latest revision as of 17:11, 22 July 2014

The use of electronics for conversion of electric power. See also IEEE Power Electronics Society History

Subcategories

  • Converters - either a frequency or voltage converter which transforms an electrical input into a different output
  • Inverters - an electrical device that converts direct current to alternating current
  • Phase control - or phase cutting, a method of pulse width modulation for power limiting
  • Power conditioning - or a line conditioner, a device intended to improve the quality of the power that is delivered to electrical load equipment
  • Power semiconductor devices - devices that are used as switches or rectifiers in power circuits
  • Power semiconductor switches - a type of power semiconductor device hat exists in either on or off mode
  • Three-phase electric power - three phase alternating current that is the most common method used by grids to transfer power