Students are able to describe and analyze advanced circuit topologies of modern AC & DC power converters. They thoroughly understand the technical and economical requirements of industrial, consumer & automotive energy conversion applications.
They know how to apply advanced analytical and numerical methods & principles to create models of these converters and derive their static and dynamic transfer functions. They are also able to transfer this knowledge to their control theory lecture in order to derive appropriate control concepts there.
Students are able to make skilled design decisions in selection and implementation of circuit topologies to optimize the efficiency & performance of power electronic system designs in various applications under technical & economic limitations.
They reflect and understand the impact of their skilled design, topology and component selection on robustness and reliability of power electronic converter systems. They also know and incorporate EMC and functional safety regulations and requirements into their holistic design approach.

ILV "Power Electronic Concepts and Circuits"

• Advanced topologies of AC & DC power converters
• Industrial / consumer / automotive requirements
• High power & multilevel converters
• Line commutated rectifiers & converters based on SCRs
• Resonant and soft switching topologies
• Redundant converter topologies
• Efficiency & economic optimization
• Reliability and robustness performance & limitations
• EMC and safety requirements and mitigation strategies

Lecture script as provided in the course (required)
Erickson R. W., Maksimovic D., "Fundamentals of Power Electronics",
3rd ed., Springer 2020
Valldorf, J., Gessner, W., "Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications", Springer, 2008
Ciappa, M., Fichtner, W., Guggenbühl, Melchior, "Reliability Aspects of IGBT Modules for High-Power Applications", Hartung-Gorre, 2001

Integrated course - teaching & discussion, demonstration, practical examples, home work

Immanent examination character: participation, presentation, pop quizzes, homework assignments, written/oral exam