Course Detail
Units:
4.0
Course Components:
Laboratory
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (ECE 2280 AND ECE 3110) AND Full Major status in (Electrical Engineering OR Computer Engineering).
Course Attribute:
Flexible Schedule
Description
This course will introduce the power electronics basis and its applications. Students will learn about dc-dc converters dc-ac inverters, solid state power devices, and applications of power electronics in renewable energy area. In present days, power electronics is an extremely demanding field especially for the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles and renewable energy harvesting. Therefore, this course should be considered as a gateway to many other courses in power engineering.