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ECEN 5807 - Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Systems

3 credit hours

Catalog Description: Modeling and control topics in power electronics. Averaged switch modeling of converters, computer simulation, ac modeling of the discontinuous conduction mode, the current programmed mode, null double injection techniques in linear circuits, input filter design, and low-harmonic rectifiers.

Prerequisite: ECEN 5797, Power Electronics 1

Textbook:

Goals: To provide students with the fundamental concepts of power electronics and to equip them for research in the area.

Topics:

  1. Converter control system measurement, analysis, and design techniques.
  2. Current-programmed control of PWM converters.
Computer Usage:
  1. Extensive use of PSPICE.
Laboratory Projects:
  1. None.
ABET Category Content:
  • Engineering Science: 1.5 credits or 50%
  • Engineering Design: 1.5 credits or 50%