1st course in the Power Electronics Specialization
Instructor: Robert Erickson, Ph.D., Professor
This course introduces the basic concepts of switched-mode converter circuits for controlling and converting electrical power with high efficiency. Principles of converter circuit analysis are introduced and are developed for finding the steady-state voltages, current, and efficiency of power converters. Assignments include simulation of a dc-dc converter, analysis of an inverting dc-dc converter, and modeling and efficiency analysis of an electric vehicle system and of a USB power regulator.
Prior knowledge needed: A basic understanding of electrical circuit analysis, introduction to Circuits and Electronics (Basic Electronics), Linear Circuits, Microelectronics and Circuits as Systems.
Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
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Grading
Assignment |
Percentage of Grade |
Week 1: Homework Assignment 1: Ch. 1 - Buck Converter Simulation |
15% |
Week 2: Homework Assignment 2: Ch. 2 - Converter Analysis |
15% |
Week 3: Homework Assignment 3: Ch. 3 - Equivalent Circuit Modeling |
15% |
Week 4: Practice Exam |
10% |
Week 4: Final Exam |
45% |
Letter Grade Rubric
Letter Grade |
Minimum Percentage |
A |
92% |
A- |
90% |
B+ |
88% |
B |
82% |
B- |
80% |
C+ |
78% |
C |
72% |
C- |
70% |
D+ |
68% |
D |
56% |
F |
0% |