Course Description
Power Electronics is a fundamental field in electrical engineering focusing on the conversion and control of electrical power. This course explores principles, applications, and design of power electronic circuits — from basic semiconductor devices to advanced converter systems.
Topics Covered
Power Semiconductor Devices
Diodes, thyristors (SCR), DIAC, TRIAC, GTO, MOSFET, IGBT characteristics.
AC-DC Converters
Single-phase and three-phase uncontrolled rectifiers, performance parameters.
Controlled Rectifiers
Half-controlled and fully controlled single and three-phase converters.
DC-DC Converters
Buck, boost, and buck-boost converters, duty cycle, efficiency.
DC-AC Inverters
Voltage source and current source inverters, PWM strategies.
Control Techniques
Feedback control, digital control, and PWM methods.
Recommended Textbooks
Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design
Comprehensive coverage with strong theory and practical design focus.
Core TextPower Electronics Handbook
Industry-standard reference covering all aspects of power electronics.
Power Electronics Essentials & Applications
Practical approach with simulation examples and MATLAB.
Prerequisites
Electrical circuits, basic semiconductor devices, and fundamental electromagnetic theory.