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Semiconductor Power Electronics
Electric Power Engineering/Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering ECSE/EPOW 4080

Description
The application of power semiconductor devices to the efficient conversion of electrical energy. Circuit analysis, signal analysis, and energy concepts are integrated to develop steady-state and dynamic models of generic power converters. Specific topics include AC/DC conversion, DC/DC conversion, DC/AC conversion, and AC/AC conversion. These generic converters are applied as controlled rectifiers, switching power supplies, motor drives, HVDC transmission, induction heating, and others. Ancillary circuits needed for the proper operation and control of power semiconductor devices are also discussed. (Cross listed as ECSE-4080. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ECSE-4080).

Prerequisites
Undergraduate courses in circuit analysis and signals and systems, ENGR-4300 or ECSE-2050.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 28 sessions
Homework: 10
Simulation Project: 1
Exams: 2

Grading
Homework & Project: 25%
Project: 10%
Midtern: 25%
Final Exam: 40%

Computing
PSPICE (full or free evaluation version) and MATLAB (Student Version 5). If not available at the site, MATLAB can be purchased directly from Mathworks or through our textbook vendor. Free evaluation copy of PSPICE can also be obtained from the instructor. Email and World Wide Web access is required for course communications and printing of course materials.

Access to WebCT, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required. Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for WebCT.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - general elective
ESCI-MM - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MOT - elective with advisor pre-approval
ESCI-MSE - elective with advisor pre-approval
ITEC - n/a
MANE - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - n/a
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites.

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