Simulation of Power Electronics Converters Using PLECS®

Simulation of Power Electronics Converters Using PLECS^® is a guide to simulating a power electronics circuit using the latest powerful software for power electronics circuit simulation purposes. This book assists engineers gain an increased understanding of circuit operation so they can, for a given set of specifications, choose a topology, select appropriate circuit component types and values, estimate circuit performance, and complete the design by ensuring that the circuit performance will meet specifications even with the anticipated variations in operating conditions and circuit component values.

This book covers the fundamentals of power electronics converter simulation, along with an analysis of power electronics converters using PLECS. It concludes with real-world simulation examples for applied content, making this book useful for all those in the electrical and electronic engineering field.

1. Brief Introduction to PLECS 2. Basics of Circuit Simulation with PLECS3. Basics of Power Electronic Circuits Simulation with PLECS4. Simulink® Version of PLECS®5. Thermal Analysis of Power Electronics Converters with PLECS6. Extraction of Power Electronics Converters Uncertainties with PLECS®7. Simulation of Magnetic Circuits in PLECS8. Fundamental Concepts of Power Electronic Circuits

AppendixA. F4-50R06W1E IGBT Module DatasheetB. Reading the Graphs Using Online Tools

• Contains unique examples on the simulation of power electronics converters using PLECS^®
• Includes explanations and guidance on all included simulations for re-doing the simulations
• Incorporates analysis and design for rapidly creating power electronics circuits with high accuracy