A course on solid state power converters. Major topics include: switching devices (SCR, MOSFET, IGBT, GTO, etc.), dc-dc switch mode converters, diode and thyristor rectifiers, current and voltage source inverters, ac-ac converters and industry applications. Typical control, gating and protection schemes for these converters will also be discussed. Important concepts are illustrated through laboratory projects. Real-time DSP based experimental platform will be used in the projects. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. Prerequisites: ELE 504 and ELE 637 and ELE 639 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
