Advanced Power Electronics: Design and Control Fundamentals

The demand for efficient and reliable power conversion is skyrocketing across industries like electric vehicles, renewable energy, and industrial automation. This course provides a solid written foundation in advanced power electronics, enabling you to analyze, design, and control high-performance switching circuits using state-of-the-art components and techniques. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamental operation and steady-state analysis of DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC converters. * Analyze the characteristics and application of modern switching devices, including Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductors like SiC and GaN. * Master key modulation and switching strategies, such as Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), for controlling power flow. * Design appropriate control loops (voltage and current mode) for regulating output parameters in various converter topologies. * Apply analytical tools to calculate efficiency, losses, and harmonic content in power electronic circuits. The content begins with a review of switching device characteristics and moves swiftly into the steady-state analysis and dynamic control of complex converter structures. Practical examples and written exercises solidify your understanding of high-frequency operation and power density optimization. This course is designed for engineers, technicians, and advanced hobbyists who have a basic understanding of electrical circuits and semiconductor physics and wish to specialize in power conversion. No advanced prerequisites are required; all foundational concepts are explained clearly through written text. Start building your expertise in the critical field of advanced power electronics today.