Johan Strydom

An up-to-date and concise review of GaN transistor design and applications In the newly revised fourth edition of GaN Power Devices for Efficient Power Conversion, a team of distinguished researchers and practicing engineers deliver a concise and effective new guide to designing small, energy-efficient, and inexpensive products with GaN transistors. This new edition covers all relevant new GaN technology advancements, allowing students and practicing engineers to get, and stay ahead of, the curve with GaN device and circuit technology. You’ll explore applications including DC to DC converters, solar inverters, motor drive controllers, satellite electronics, and LiDAR devices. The 4th edition offers critical updates for space applications, vertical GaN, and driving transistors and integrated circuits. New chapters on reliability testing advancements, device wear out mechanisms, thermal management, and the latest developments in monolithic integration round out the book. Readers will also find: The latest updates on significant technology improvements, like integrated circuits, reliability studies, and new applicationsComprehensive explorations of integrated circuit construction, characteristics, reliability results, and applicationsPractical discussions of specific circuit designs, layout, and thermal dissipation when designing power conversion systemsChapters written by practicing expert leaders in the power semiconductor field and industry pioneers Perfect for practicing power conversion engineers, GaN Power Devices for Efficient Power Conversion will also benefit electrical engineering students and device scientists in the field of power electronics.

What does corporate citizenship entail? What is the rationale for corporate citizenship? What essential capabilities are required for corporate citizenship roles to be successfully incorporated into the key functional areas of business? Corporate Citizenship answers these and numerous other related questions, by providing a comprehensive foundation that equips students with the tools to analyse the development and implementation of globally responsible business behavior. While corporate citizenship may be a theoretical and philosophical subject, this textbook offers a broad range of examples and situations that give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a critical manner within a business context. The book is written for senior undergraduate students at universities and universities of technology, who are studying subjects within the field of Commerce.

What is the business model for low-cost airlines? What can a SWOT analysis teach us about the beer war in South Africa? How does changing labour legislation affect staffing decisions. Business cases 2e is a case study book which is complementary to the Introduction to Business Management product suite (including Multiple Choice Questions for Introduction to Business Management). The cases illustrate how business management theory is applied to local organisations. This holistic approach exposes students to the important aspects of owning and managing a business, especially in the South African context. Business cases 2e is written for first-year Business Management students who are studying towards a degree or diploma. It may be used to accompany any introductory business management textbook.