For over two decades, Fundamentals of Power Electronics by Robert W. Erickson and Dragan Maksimović has been the undisputed "bible" of power electronics. From DC-DC converters to rectifiers and electromagnetic interference, the 2nd edition (Springer, 2001) remains the gold standard for graduate students and practicing engineers.
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