Course - Power Electronics, Power Semiconductor Physics and Reliability - ET8303
ET8303 - Power Electronics, Power Semiconductor Physics and Reliability
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | D |
Course content
These topics are included:- Solid-state physics of power semiconductors: Power diodes, power MOSFETs, thyristors, Gate Turn-Off Thyristors, Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors, SiC and GaN components.- Snubber circuits.- Gate/base drivers.- Cooling aspects of power electronic converters.- Design of high frequency magnetic components.- Design of power circuit layouts.- Reliability.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: After completing the course, the student shall: - understand the semiconductors physics that is the basis for power electronic components. - know and understand the physical construction of power electronic components, and how the components are utilized to design power electronic converters. - acquire adequate knowledge on designing optimal and reliable power electronic converters Skills: After completing the course, the student shall be able to design and construct optimal and reliable power electronic converters.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, self study and project based on literature studies and simulations. The course is given every second year, next time autumn 2022 or spring term 2023 (based on registered students).
Recommended previous knowledge
TET4190 Power Electronics for Renewable Energy or similar. ELK20 Design of Power Electronic Converters or similar. Solid-state physics, control theory, thermodynamics.
Course materials
Mohan, Undeland og Robbins: Power Electronics, Converters, Applications, and Design, Wiley, 3rd Edition 2003. Josef Lutz: Semiconductor Power Devices: Physics, Characteristics, Reliability Springer Verlag 2011. Journal and Conference articles. Lecture notes.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of electric energy
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"