ECE 5200 - Power Electronics

Behavior of power semiconductor devices (such as BJT’s, MOSFET’s, SCR’s, GTO’s, and IGBT’s) in circuits and as switches. Applications of the switches in AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC, and AC-AC converters. Switch-mode converters for power supplies, DC and AC motor drives, wind and solar inverters, hybrids, and utility systems. Magnetic circuits and electro-magnetic interference.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to master’s or doctoral students in electrical and computing engineering.

Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)