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