ECE 46000 - Power Electronics

Introduction to power semiconductor devices, their characteristics and ratings. Analysis and design of power electronics circuits are emphasized. Topics include diode rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, a.c. voltage controllers, thyristor commutation techniques, choppers, pulse-width modulated (PWM) and resonant pulse inverters, static switches, and power supplies.

Preparation for Course
P: ECE 25500, 30100.

Cr. 3.