ECE 434
Fundamentals of Power Electronics
Section: 001

Course Description

Design, analysis, modeling and control of DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters, AC-DC rectifiers/converters, and AC-to-AC converters. power conversion using switched high-voltage high-current semiconductors in combination with inductors and capacitors. Design of DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC, and AC-AC power converters as well as an introductions to design of magnetic components for use in power converters, apllications to fuel cells, photovoltaics, motor drives, and uninterruptable power supplies

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
02240 Engineering Building 3
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite:ECE 302 or equivalent Requisite: EE or CPE Majors Only