ECE 4200: Power Electronics I (3 0) Elective Course 2006 2007 Catalog Data: ECE 4200: Analysis and design

n of power electronic systems, power sources, motor controls, tuning and sequencing circuits. Prerequisites: ECE 2500, ECE 3200, and ECE 3300 Textbooks: Required: M. Rashid, Power Electronics, Circuits, Devices, and Applications, 3rd Ed., Prentice-Hall, 2003 M. Herniter, Schematic Capture with Cadence PSpice, 3nd Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2003 Reference: P. T. Krien, Elements of Power Electronics, 1st Edition, Oxford University Press, 1998 D. W. Hart, Introduction to Power Electronics 1st Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1998. M. Rashid/Rashid Spice for Power Electronics and Electric Power, 1st Edition, CRC Taylor and Francis, 2006 Coordinator: Instructor (Fall 2006): Johnson Asumadu, Associate Professor, ECE Johnson Asumadu, Associate Professor, ECE

Prerequisites by topic: 1. Circuit analysis and use of PSPICE. 2. Semiconductor diodes, BJTs, FETs including PSPICE models and electronic circuits. 3. Electromagnetic devices, rotating machines and three-phase distribution systems. 4. Digital Logic Design. Course Objectives: (ABET Learning Outcomes) ABET learning outcome assigned to this course by ECE Assessment Plan: c and i. 1. Use electronics and solid-state power devices for the control, conversion, and protection of electrical energy. (a, b, c, d, e, i, k) 2. Ability to design switching using power semiconductor devices. (a, b, c, e, i, k) 3. Apply control techniques to meet desired switching objectives. (b, c, e, I, k) 4. Integrate signal processing strategies into the control concepts. (a, b, c, d, e, i, k) 5. Ability to specify design criteria (power, efficiency, ripple voltage and current, harmonic distortions, power factor). (a, b, c, d, e, g, I, k) 6. Ability to select components, interpret terminal characteristics of the components, model components, design circuit, and understanding operation of power electronics circuits. (c, d, e, i, k) 7. Use application software (PSPICE, MATLAB, MATHCAD) for simulating circuits with power semiconductor devices, motor drives, and different loading conditions. (a, b, c, e, i, k) Topics: 1. Switching Semiconductor Devices, Diodes, Transistors, Thyristors, Power Considerations Harmonics (6 Classes) 2. AC-DC Rectifiers Diodes Circuits, Single-phase and Three-phase (6 Classes) 3. AC-DC Controlled Rectifiers Thyristor Circuits, Single-phase and Three-phase Natural and Forced Commutations (8 Classes) 4. DC-AC Inverters Single-phase and Three-phase PWM Inverters (6 Classes) 5 DC-DC Switch-Mode Converters Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Cuk, Chopper Circuits (6 Classes) 6 AC-AC Converters- Cycloconverters Single-phase, Three-phase (4 Classes) 7 Applications Motor Controls, Power Supplies (6 Classes) 8 Tests (3 Classes) Course/Laboratory: 3 hours of lectures and 3 hours/week of Spice laboratory.

Evaluation: 1. Homework 2. SPICE Assignments 3. Mid Term Exams 4. Final Examination Contribution to Professional Component: ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description: Engineering sciences: 1.5 credits or 50% Engineering design: 1.5 credits or 50% Relation of Course to Program Outcomes: This course provides significant support for: EE and CE program objectives: depth, breadth, and professionalism ECE expected learning outcomes : c and i.

Prepared by:

Johnson A. Asumadu

Date: May 18, 2007