Power semiconductor devices: Thyristor, GTO, IGBT, SiC, GaN. Converter circuits: controlled AC to DC rectifiers, choppers, DC to AC inverters, AC voltage controllers. Protection of conversion circuits. Applications to high-efficiency control of electric machines and electromechanical energy conversion devices. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2507 and ELEC 2602. Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours per week. 1208 Courses [0.5 credits]
Power semiconductor devices: Thyristor, GTO, IGBT, SiC, GaN. Converter circuits: controlled AC to DC rectifiers, choppers, DC to AC inverters, AC voltage controllers. Protection of conversion circuits. Applications to high-efficiency control of electric machines and electromechanical energy conversion devices. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2507 and ELEC 2602. Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours per week. 1208 Courses [0.5 credits]