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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ECE 46000 - Power Electronics


Introduction to power semiconductor devices, their characteristics and ratings. Analysis and design of power electronics circuits are emphasized and basic operation of power electronics circuits are discussed and illustrated. 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 20200 and ECE 25500.

Cr. 4.