ECE 4200 - 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.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECE 2210 and ECE 3300; with a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisites.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in computer engineering or electrical engineering.

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 0)