This part of GB/T 2900 specifies the terms and definitions in the field of power electronics, applicable to standards, books, literatures, materials and technical activities of power electronics.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this part of GB/T 2900, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections) to, or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest editions apply to this part.
GB/T 3859.1 Semiconductor Convertors - Specification of Basic Requirements (GB/T 3859.1-1993 eqv IEC60146-1-1:1991)
GB/T 3859.4 Semiconductor Converter - Self-commutated Semiconductor Converters Including Direct D.C.Converters (GB/T 3859.4-2003 idt IEC 60146-2:1999)
3 Terms and Definitions
551-11 General
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power electronics
the field of electronics which deals with the conversion or switching of electric power with or without control of that power
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(electronics) (power) conversion
commutation
change of one or more of the characteristics of an electric power system essentially without appreciable loss of power by means of electronic valve devices
Note: Characteristics are, for example, voltage, number of phases and frequency including zero frequency.
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electronics (power) switching
switching an electric power circuit by means of electronic valve devices
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(electronics) (power) resistance control
control using the continuous variation of the resistance of electronic devices
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(electronics) a.c./d.c. (power) conversion
electronic conversion from a.c. to d.c. or vice versa
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(electronics) (power) rectification
electronic conversion from a.c. to d.c.
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(electronics) (power) inversion
electronic conversion from d.c. to a.c.
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(electronics) a.c. (power) conversion
electronic conversion from a.c. to a.c.
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(electronics) d.c. (power) conversion
electronic conversion from d.c. to d.c.
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direct (power) conversion
electronic conversion without a DC or AC link
