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Design of Power Electronic Systems
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:42
Abstract
Complete design process: from given specifications to a complete power electronic system; selection / design of suitable passive power components; static and dynamic properties of power semiconductors; optimized EMI filter design; heat sink optimization; additional circuitry, e.g. gate driver; system optimization.
Objective
Basic knowledge of design and optimization of a power electronic converter system; furthermore, lecture and exercises thoroughly discuss key subjects of power electronics that are important with respect to a practical realization, e.g. how to select or design suitable power components, to understand switching operations, calculation of high frequency losses, EMI filter design and realization, thermal considerations.
Content
Complete design process: from given specifications to a complete power electronic system. Selection and / or design of suitable passive power components: specific properties, parasitic components, tolerances, high frequency losses, thermal considerations, reliability. Static and dynamic characteristics of power semiconductors. Optimized design of the EMI filter. Thermal characterization of the converter, optimized heat sink design. Additional circuitry: gate driver, measurement, control. Converter start up: typical sequence of events, circuitry required. Overall system optimization: identifying couplings between different components of the considered power electronic system, optimization targets and issues.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes and complementary exercises including correct answers.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Design of Power Electronic Systems | No time listed | 4 h weekly |
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Track: Electric Energy Engineering (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Electric Energy Engineering", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
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Specialisation Courses (These specialisation courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Energy and Power Electronics", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. Semester / Research Projects are not allowed in this category. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialisation courses during the Master's Programme.)
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