Course Summary
This course covers the fundamentals of power electronics, including AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, and DC-AC inverters. Students will gain hands-on experience designing and building power electronics circuits.Key Learning Points
- Learn the principles of power electronics
- Design AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, and DC-AC inverters
- Build and test power electronics circuits
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Design and build AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, and DC-AC inverters
- Understand the principles of power electronics
- Gain hands-on experience with power electronics circuits
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of electrical circuits
- Familiarity with circuit design software
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Hands-on projects
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Power Electronics
- Advanced Power Electronics
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Mark Johnson
- Emily Chen
Related Books
Description
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5700, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.
Outline
- Ch 1: Introduction
- Applications and Examples of Power Electronics
- Sect. 1.2 Preliminaries and Grading
- Sect. 1.3 What will be Covered
- Sect. 1.1 Technical Introduction
- Sect. 1.4 Simulation of a Buck Converter using LTspice
- Entering formulas in homework assignments
- If you have problems with the Coursera system
- Buck converter simulation files
- Materials for the LTspice simulation assignment
- Homework Assignment #1: Ch. 1 - Boost Converter Simulation
- Ch 2: Steady-State Converter Analysis
- Sect. 2.1 Introduction
- Sect. 2.2 Volt-Sec Balance and the Small Ripple Approximation
- Sect. 2.3 Boost Converter Example
- Sects. 2.4 and 2.5 Additional Topics
- Sample problems with solutions
- Homework Assignment #2: Ch. 2 - Converter Analysis
- Ch 3: Steady-State Equivalent Circuit Modeling, Losses, and Efficiency
- Sect. 3.1 The DC Transformer Model
- Sect. 3.1 Supplement: Review of Circuits with Ideal Transformers
- Sect. 3.2 Inductor Copper Loss
- Sect. 3.3 Construction of Equivalent Circuit Model
- Sect. 3.4 How to Obtain the Input Port of the Model
- Sect. 3.5 Example: Semiconductor Conduction Losses in Boost Converter
- Sample problems with solutions
- Homework Assignment #3: Ch. 3 - Equivalent Circuit Modeling
Summary of User Reviews
Many users have positively reviewed Power Electronics course on Coursera. The course has been praised for its challenging yet engaging curriculum that covers essential concepts and practical applications of power electronics.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course has been praised for its engaging curriculum that covers essential concepts and practical applications of power electronics.Pros from User Reviews
- Challenging yet engaging curriculum
- Great coverage of essential concepts and practical applications
- Experienced and knowledgeable instructors
- Useful assignments and quizzes
- Flexible schedule and convenient learning platform
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too challenging
- Limited interaction with instructors and classmates
- Lack of hands-on experience
- Some technical issues with the platform
- No certificate or credential offered for free version
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