GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3/e (Hardcover)

An up-to-date, practical guide on upgrading from silicon to GaN, and how to use GaN transistors in power conversion systems design

This updated, third edition of a popular book on GaN transistors for efficient power conversion has been substantially expanded to keep students and practicing power conversion engineers ahead of the learning curve in GaN technology advancements. Acknowledging that GaN transistors are not one-to-one replacements for the current MOSFET technology, this book serves as a practical guide for understanding basic GaN transistor construction, characteristics, and applications. Included are discussions on the fundamental physics of these power semiconductors, layout, and other circuit design considerations, as well as specific application examples demonstrating design techniques when employing GaN devices.

GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition brings key updates to the chapters of Driving GaN Transistors; Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement of GaN Transistors; DC-DC Power Conversion; Envelope Tracking; and Highly Resonant Wireless Energy Transfer. It also offers new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, and Lidar, and revises many others throughout.

• Written by leaders in the power semiconductor field and industry pioneers in GaN power transistor technology and applications
• Updated with 35% new material, including three new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, Wireless Power, and Lidar
• Features practical guidance on formulating specific circuit designs when constructing power conversion systems using GaN transistors
• A valuable resource for professional engineers, systems designers, and electrical engineering students who need to fully understand the state-of-the-art

GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition is an essential learning tool and reference guide that enables power conversion engineers to design energy-efficient, smaller, and more cost-effective products using GaN transistors.

這本書是一本關於從矽升級到氮化鎵（GaN）並在電力轉換系統設計中使用GaN晶體管的最新實用指南。

這本廣受歡迎的GaN晶體管用於高效能電力轉換的第三版已經大幅擴充，以使學生和實踐中的電力轉換工程師能夠跟上GaN技術的發展。本書承認GaN晶體管並不是現有MOSFET技術的一對一替代品，因此它作為一本實用指南，幫助讀者了解基本的GaN晶體管結構、特性和應用。書中討論了這些功率半導體的基本物理、佈局和其他電路設計考慮因素，以及使用GaN器件時的具體應用示例，展示了設計技巧。

《GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition》對Driving GaN Transistors、Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement of GaN Transistors、DC-DC Power Conversion、Envelope Tracking和Highly Resonant Wireless Energy Transfer等章節進行了重要更新。它還新增了關於Thermal Management、Multilevel Converters和Lidar的新章節，並對其他章節進行了修訂。

這本書由電力半導體領域的領導者和GaN功率晶體管技術和應用的行業先驅撰寫。它更新了35%的內容，包括關於Thermal Management、Multilevel Converters、Wireless Power和Lidar的三個新章節。書中提供了實用的指導，幫助讀者在使用GaN晶體管構建電力轉換系統時制定具體的電路設計。這是專業工程師、系統設計師和電氣工程學生的寶貴資源，他們需要全面了解最新技術。

《GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition》是一本必不可少的學習工具和參考指南，使電力轉換工程師能夠使用GaN晶體管設計出節能、體積更小且成本更低的產品。

Alex Lidow, Ph.D., is CEO of Efficient Power Conversion Corporation (EPC), USA.

Michael de Rooij, Ph.D., is Vice President of Applications Engineering at EPC Corporation, USA.

Johan Strydom, Ph.D., is Advanced Development Manager, Kilby Labs, Texas Instruments, USA.

David Reusch, Ph.D., is Principal Scientist, VPT, Inc., USA.

John Glaser is Director, Applications Engineering, EPC Corporation, USA.

Alex Lidow博士是Efficient Power Conversion Corporation（EPC）的首席執行官，位於美國。

Michael de Rooij博士是EPC Corporation的應用工程副總裁，位於美國。

Johan Strydom博士是德州儀器（Texas Instruments）Kilby實驗室的高級開發經理，位於美國。

David Reusch博士是VPT公司的首席科學家，位於美國。

John Glaser是EPC Corporation的應用工程總監，位於美國。