0 or 3 credits
Fall 2025 Laboratory Lecture Upper DivisionA study of fundamentals and applications of switch-mode DC-DC and DC-AC power electronic converters. The emphasis is given to hardware development aspects. Students will learn how to safely work with high power and high voltage circuits.
Learning Outcomes1Describe how power electronics enable energy efficiency in various applications such as energy conservation, renewable energy, and transportation.
2Design and build switch mode DC-DC and DC-AC converters using commercially available components.
3Develop closed loop control circuits for DC-DC converters using voltage mode and peak-current mode methods.
4Simulate power electronic circuits.