EELE 451 - Power Electronics

3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)

Common power electronic devices are studied and their design applications are developed. Devices studied include power diodes, thyristors, transistors, and gating devices. Common design applications include DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC, and AC-AC converters and power supplies. The lab component will include the use of design computer software and actual circuit construction.

Prerequisite(s): EELE 317. Course generally offered 2nd semester of even numbered years.