power electronics

Power electronics is a crucial field in modern engineering, facilitating the efficient control and conversion of electrical power using advanced electronic devices.

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Definition

C1Engineering

(technical, academic)A branch of electrical engineering focused on controlling and converting electrical power using electronic devices.

Example

  • Power electronics is essential for renewable energy systems to convert and manage power efficiently.
  • Engineers use power electronics to develop more efficient power supply systems for various applications.

C1Electronics

(technical, academic)The technology of using solid-state electronics to manage the flow and conversion of electrical energy.

Example

  • Modern electric vehicles rely heavily on power electronics for battery management and motor control.
  • Power electronics enables the efficient conversion of AC to DC power in many electronic devices.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "power electronics":

electric energypower supply