4th course in the Power Electronics Specialization
Instructor: Robert Erickson, Ph.D., Professor
This course covers the analysis and design of magnetic components, including inductors and transformers, used in power electronic converters. This course assumes prior completion of ECEA 5700: Introduction to Power Electronics and ECEA 5701: Converter Circuits.
Prior knowledge needed: Able to understand functioning of different Power electronics converters n both DCM and CCM, able to solve and understand complex mathematical equations, have a good understanding of RMS, average quantities and Dutyratio, and familiarity with Maxwell’s equations.
Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
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Grading
*Note: Grading formula will be updated on October 16, 2020 for the October 2020 session*
Assignment |
Percentage of Grade |
1. Basic Magnetics | 15% |
2. AC Winding Losses | 15% |
3. Inductor Design | 10% |
4. Transformer Design | 10% |
Final Examination |
50% |
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% |