1. Introduction. 2. Form and Function: An Overview. 3. Introduction to Rectifier Circuits. 4. Bridge and Polyphase Rectifier Circuits. 5. Phase-Controlled Converters. 6. High-Frequency Switching dc/dc Converters. 7. Isolated High-Frequency dc/dc Converters. 8. Variable-Frequency dc/ac Converters. 9. Resonant Converters. 10. ac/ac Converters. 11. Dynamics and Control: An Overview. 12. State-Space Models. 13. Linear and Piecewise Linear Models. 14. Feedback Control Design. 15. Components: An Overview. 16. Review of Semiconductor Devices. 17. Power Diodes. 18. Power Transistors. 19. Thyristors. 20. Magnetic Components. 21. Ancillary Issues: An Overview. 22. Gate and Base Drives. 23. Thyristor Commutation Circuits. 24. Snubber Circuits and Clamps. 25. Thermal Modeling and Heat Sinking.