Power Electronics

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An introduction to the design and analysis of switch mode power converters. Topics include: switching characteristics of MOSFET’s and IGBT’s, properties of DC-DC switch mode power converters and regulation of the output voltage, rectification of utility inputs and power factor correction, review of magnetic circuits, design of high frequency inductors and transformers, design of switch mode DC power supplies, soft switching, synthesis of DC and low frequency AC voltages with application to motor drives and uninterruptible power supplies, and thyristor converters. Use of circuit simulations and hardware. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): ECE 27500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the role of power electronics in various applications. 2. Design and analyze switching power-poles. 3. Use pulse-width modulation to synthesize a desired output (voltage and frequency). 4. Use Circuit Simulation to model power electronic devices and systems. 5. Have a sold background on the fundamentals of power electronics. 6. Design and simulate power electronic systems for specific applications. View Class Schedule