ECE 482/582: Power Electronic Circuits
Course Schedule
Updated 14:14 February 27, 2024. Tentative lecture schedule, including links to lecture slides and notes, and links to assignments. The schedule is subject to change, please check frequently.
L1 - Jan. 23
- Lecture: Course Introduction
L2 - Jan. 25
- Lab: Experiment 0
Complete PCB Layout
L3 - Jan. 30
- Lab: Experiment 0
Revise/Finalize PCB Layout
L4 - Feb. 1
- Lab: Experiment 1
Characterize battery Voc-vs-SOC - Canvas Safety Training must be completed prior to class
L5 - Feb. 6
- Lab: Experiment 1
Characterize battery dynamic parameters; characterize motor
L6 - Feb. 8
- Lab: Experiment 1 (finish)
Validate models; complete lab calculations
L7 - Feb. 13
- Lab: Experiment 2measure PWM output and ADC input (using interrupts)
L8 - Feb. 15
- Lab: Experiment 2 (finish)Demo final functionality
L9 - Feb. 20
- Lab: Experiment 3 Fabricate inductor, construct vector board
- Experiment 2 Completion Demo Due
Each group must purchase a lab kit prior to class
Prelab 3 Due (Prior to class)
L10 - Feb. 22
- Lab: Experiment 3 Get MOSFETs switching
L11 - Feb. 27
- Lab: Experiment 3 Run boost to full voltage
L12 - Feb. 29
- Lab: Experiment 3 (finish)Run boost to full power
L13 - Mar. 5
- Lab: Experiment 4 Open-loop operation with LM5121
- Prelab 4 Due (Prior to class)
L14 - Mar. 7
- Lab: Experiment 4 Closed-loop (current) operation with LM5121
Mar. 12
- Spring Break
Mar. 14
- Spring Break
L15 - Mar. 19
- Lab: Experiment 4 Closed-loop (voltage) operation with LM5121
L16 - Mar. 21
- Lab: Experiment 4 (finish)
L17 - Mar. 26
- Lab: Experiment 5 Design system and select all components
Mar. 28
- No Class Day
L18 - Apr. 2
- Lab: Experiment 5 Complete power stage layout for boost and motor drive
L19 - Apr. 4
- Lab: Experiment 5 (finish)
L20 - Apr. 9
L21 - Apr. 11
L22 - Apr. 16
- Get PCBs Back (?)
L23 - Apr. 18
L24 - Apr. 23
L25 - Apr. 25
L26 - Apr. 30
L27 - May. 2
L28 - May. 7
May. 9
May. 14
May. 16