ECE 469 - Power Electronics (3)

Basic principles of power electronics with an emphasis on the analysis and design of DC switch-mode power supplies and DC to AC inverters using pulse-width modulation (pwm). Design of basic circuit topologies, control modes (voltage/current, etc), control stability, high power factor design, pwm amplifiers, selection of magnetic components and output filters.

Prerequisite(s): ECE 220 or ECE 231/231L (lecture component only).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
Grading: Graded
When Offered: Once a year