EECE 418 Power Electronics

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science   

Howard University

Course Syllabus: here in pdf format

Textbook: Daniel W. Hart, Power Electronics, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-338067-4 (Cover page)

Pre-req:  Fundamentals of Circuit Theory

Class hours:  11:10 - 12:30 pm  M & W

Classroom: 3105 LKD

Instrcutor:  Dr. Charles Kim (ckim@howard.edu)

Office and Office Hours:  3014 LKD, 1 - 3 pm T & R

How to be successful in the course:  Come to class on time and stay and focus.

Course Description:

Power electronics circuits convert electric power from one form to another using electronic devices. This course focuses on controlling power semiconductor devices to achieve power conversion functions.   However, the emphasis of the course is on the circuit topology and functions rather than on semiconductor devices.  The semiconductor devices work as switches for controlling output voltages and currents. The following 3 converters are specifically emphasized: ac to dc rectifiers, dc to dc converters, and dc to ac inverters.  Applications of power electronics range from high-power conversion equipment, such as dc transmission, to everyday appliances, sych as cordless screwdrivers or power supplies for phones and computers. Analysis tools and methods are discussed through the course to analyze the converters.  In addition to the converter circuit analysis and simulation, a data-driven approach is also incorporated to understand the relationship between circuit parameters and the output voltage and current.  This hybridization of circuit models and data-centric approaches align with the AUC Data Science & Analytics (DSA) Framework and the departmental goals of incorporating data science and machine leaning in teaching and research.

Handouts and other class materials are posted weekly.