Advanced Power Electronics II

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Course Description

The course is on different devices used in Power Electronics and their protection. There are 12 modules by Prof. William Robbins, one module by Dr. Chris Henze on Electromagnetics and 3 modules by Dr.Abhijit on EMI/EMC.

  • Semiconductor Physics Review
  • Power Diodes
  • Thyristors and GTOs
  • JFETs and FCTs
  • MOSFETs
  • IGBTs
  • Wide Bandgap Devices
  • Snubbers
  • Heat Sinks
  • Magnetic Component Design
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility

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