While many modern texts jump straight to PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) converters, Vithayathil dedicates substantial chapters to phase-controlled rectifiers and AC voltage controllers. For engineers maintaining legacy industrial equipment (which still runs on older SCR technology), this is invaluable.
Unique for its era, the text features dedicated modules analyzing how fast-switching power electronics degrade grid power factor. It highlights total harmonic distortion (THD), the design of passive/active filters, and techniques for preserving power quality at the point of common coupling. Accessing the PDF and Educational Formats While many modern texts jump straight to PWM
Power Electronics: Principles and Applications Joseph Vithayathil the design of passive/active filters