Course Summary
This course teaches the principles of converter control, including design, modeling, and analysis of power electronics converters for industrial applications.Key Learning Points
- Learn the fundamentals of converter control
- Design and model power electronics converters
- Apply converter control to industrial applications
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of converter control
- Design and model power electronics converters
- Apply converter control to industrial applications
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of electrical engineering
- Familiarity with power electronics
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Power Electronics
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Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Juan Carlos Vasquez
- Dr. Josep M. Guerrero
Related Books
Description
This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5702, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.
Outline
- Ch 7: AC Equivalent Circuit Modeling
- Sect 7.1 Introduction to AC Modeling
- Sects 7.2.1-4 Averaged AC Modeling
- *Sect 7.2.2 Discussion of Averaging
- Sect 7.2.5 Perturbation and Linearization
- Sects 7.2.6-8 Construction of Equivalent Circuit
- Sect 7.6 Modeling the Pulse-Width Modulator
- Sect 7.5 The Canonical Model
- Sect7.3 State-Space Averaging
- Homework 1 Materials
- Homework Assignment 1: Chapter 7
- Ch 8: Converter Transfer Functions - Part 1
- 8.0 Introduction to Design-Oriented Analysis
- 8.1 Review of Bode Diagrams: Pole
- 8.1.2 Other Basic Terms
- 8.1.5 Combinations
- 8.1.6 Second-order Response: Resonance
- 8.1.7 The Low-Q Approximation
- 8.1.8 Analytical Factoring of Higher-Order Polynomials
- Homework 2 Materials
- Homework Assignment 2: Ch. 8, Transfer Functions
- Ch 8: Converter Transfer Functions - Part 2
- 8.2 Analysis of Converter Transfer Functions
- 8.2.2 Transfer Functions of Basic Converters
- 8.3.1 Graphical Construction of Impedances
- 8.3.3 Graphical Construction of Parallel and More Complex Impedances
- 8.3.5 Graphical Construction of Converter Transfer Functions
- Homework 3 Materials
- Homework Assignment 3: Construction of Transfer Functions
- Ch 9: Controller Design
- 9.1-2 Introduction
- 9.3 Construction of Closed-loop Transfer Functions
- 9.4.1 Stability
- 9.4.2 Phase Margin vs. Closed-loop Q
- 9.5 Regulator Design
- 9.5.4 Design Example
- Op-amp Compensator Design
- 9.5.5 Another Example: Point-of-Load Regulator
- HW#4 Materials
- Homework Assignment 4 (Part 1): Feedback
- Homework Assignment 4 (Part 2): Closed-Loop Simulation
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to control power converters in this comprehensive online course. Students have praised the course for its detailed explanations and hands-on practice.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides hands-on practice opportunities that are highly valued by learners.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive explanations of power converter control
- Well-structured course material
- Great for beginners
- Experienced instructors
- Practical assignments to apply the concepts learned
Cons from User Reviews
- Some learners found the course content too basic
- Could benefit from more advanced topics
- Difficult to follow for those without an engineering background
- Limited interaction with other students
- No real-time feedback from instructors