What you will learn in Power Electronics Specialization Course
Switched-Mode Power Converters: Understand the principles and operation of various power converters, including step-down (buck), step-up (boost), and inverting converters.
Converter Circuit Design: Learn to design and analyze converter circuits, including the implementation of power semiconductor devices and transformer isolation.
Control Systems: Design and analyze feedback systems for switching regulators, focusing on current-mode and voltage-mode control techniques.
Magnetic Components: Gain knowledge in the fundamentals of magnetic components, such as inductors and transformers, and their role in power electronic converters.
Efficiency and Optimization: Analyze and model losses in magnetic components, and understand design trade-offs to optimize efficiency and performance.
Program Overview
Introduction to Power Electronics
⏳ 11 hours
Introduction to switched-mode converter circuits and their operation.
Analysis of steady-state voltages and currents in various power converters.
Derivation of averaged equivalent circuit models and efficiency calculations.
Converter Circuits
⏳ 18 hours
Implementation of power semiconductor devices in switching converters.
Understanding of discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) and its implications.
Design and analysis of basic dc-dc converter and dc-ac inverter circuits.
Implementation of transformer isolation in dc-dc converters, including forward and flyback topologies.
Converter Control
⏳ 19 hours
Design and analysis of feedback systems for switching regulators.
Application of current-mode and voltage-mode control techniques.
Stability analysis and compensation techniques for control loops.
Magnetics for Power Electronic Converters
⏳ 17 hours
Fundamentals of magnetic components, including inductors and transformers.
Analysis and modeling of losses in magnetic components.
Design and optimization of inductors and transformers for switched-mode power converters
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Job Outlook
Proficiency in power electronics is valuable for roles such as Power Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, and Renewable Energy Engineer.
Skills acquired in this specialization are applicable across various industries, including automotive, renewable energy, consumer electronics, and industrial automation.
Completing this specialization can enhance your qualifications for positions that require a solid understanding of power electronics and control systems.
Specification: Power Electronics Specialization
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