This unit covers the basic principles of power electronics devices and drives. Topics addressed in this unit include: balanced three-phase circuits, Y-connected loads, ?-connected loads, power diodes, diode rectifiers, power transistors, thyristors, controlled rectifiers, switching behaviour of controlled rectifiers, DC-AC inverter circuits and their operations, boost and buck DC-DC converters, buck converter as switching power supply, DC motor drives, AC motor drives, PWM DC-DC converter drive, four quadrant converter for DC motor, and variable voltage-frequency induction motor control. -- Course Website
Instructor: Sui Yang Khoo
Prerequisites: SEE103 and SIT294
