Aims and Fit of Module

This module aims to familiarise students with some basic concepts of power electronics and to provide them with the tools to design some basic circuits.

Learning outcomes

A. Implement the basic operating principles of switched-mode converters.
B. Apply the steady-state voltages and currents of step down, step-up, inverting, and other power converters
C. Develop mathematical design skills and practice the relevant experiments.

Method of teaching and learning

The module is taught through formal lectures, class tutorials and laboratory experiments.