Students know how to select a closed-loop controller topology and mathematically compute its tuning parameters to specification. They are able to identify metrics and test protocols to use for evaluating control systems.
Students are capable of producing original code implementations of control features including difference equations and modulation. They can as well select feasible op-amp realizations of state block diagram components.
Students can describe a methodical approach for debugging closed-loop power electronic converter systems. They are able to design a state-of-the-art converter control algorithm, refine it using a numerical simulation tool, and implement it on a target analog or digital platform.

ILV "Converter Dynamics and Control"

• Control requirements for various converter topologies
• Analytical and computer tools supporting control design
• Open-loop (plant) model development using operating-point modeling and evaluation in Matlab/Simulink
• Controls design and tuning using Matlab/Simulink utilities
• Control system implementation in both analog and digital (hardware and software) domains
• Debugging methods
• Nonlinear factors, like saturation, and their relationship to control
• Peak / average current mode control, voltage mode control
• Current-Mode instability ("subharmonic oscillations")

Course materials as provided in the seminar (required)
Brocard, G., "Simulation in LTSPICE IV", Würth Elektronik 2013
R. Sheehan, "Understanding and Applying Current-Mode Control Theory", PES07, Dallas, Texas, 2007
"PLECS User Manual Version 4.2", Plexim GmbH 2018 (online)
Carter, B. & Mancini, R., "Op amps for everyone", Newnes, 2017

Interactive seminar - discussion, demonstration, case study, student presentations

Immanent examination character: participation, assignments, deliverables, including presentation and report