Learn switch mode power supply fundamentals. Understand the basics and operations of power semi-conductor devices. Understand the control of switch mode power conversion. There is a regular weekly homework and one midterm exam. A final project is required by the end of the instruction period.
Students use computer facilities for their homework and final projects.
Isolated forward converter. For each laboratory, the students are given a list of objectives, and students are to design the circuit details to achieve the objectives. During the laboratory, students analyze and interpret experiment data, and modify the circuit until the objectives are met. Throughout the homework, laboratory experiments and final project, the students are required to design circuits to meet given objectives. Their designs are tested through simulations or laboratory experimentation, and modifications are implemented as needed.