The course is an introduction to switched-mode power converters. It provides a basic knowledge of circuitry for the control and conversion of electrical power with high efficiency. These converters can change and regulate the voltage, current, or power; dc-dc converters, ac-dc rectifiers, dc-ac inverters, and ac-ac cycloconverters are in common use. Applications include electronic power supplies, aerospace and vehicular power systems, and renewable energy systems.
Prerequisites: ECE 316 - Signals and Systems II, ECE 325 - Electric Energy System Components, and ECE 336 - Electronic Circuits.
Course Topics
Converters in Equilibrium
Principles of steady-state converter analysis
Steady-state equivalent circuit modeling, losses, and efficiency
Switch realization
The discontinuous conduction mode
Converter circuits
Converter Dynamics and Control
AC modeling
Converter transfer functions
Controller design
Magnetics for Power Converters
Basic magnetics theory
Filter inductor design
Transformer design
Applications and practical issues
Class Meeting Schedule
Lecture: MWF, 9:10 - 10:00 am
Lectures meet in MK405
Lab experiments occur in MK225
Attendance is required in all lectures and scheduled lab times
Instructors
Professor Daniel Costinett
Email: ude.ktu@ttenitsoC.leinaD
Please use [ECE481] in the subject line for all course-related e-mails.
Phone:865-974-3572
Office: MK504
Office Hours: T 2-3:00pm, W 3:30-4:30pm
E-mail to set up an additional time
TA: Elizabeth Sutton
Email: ude.ktu@4nottuse
Office: MK225
Office Hours: T 9-10:00am, R 8-10:00am
Policies
No late work will be accepted except in cases of documented medical emergencies.
Collaboration is encouraged on all assignments except quizzes and exams.
Assignments will be due in lecture on the day listed in the course schedule. The assignment is due prior to the start of the scheduled period.
All written assignments will be submitted through Canvas
Grading
Homeworks and Labs are learning experiences and will be graded based on effort
Exams (midterms and final) are assessments and will be graded based on demonstrated knowledge and correct application of techniques.
Grading
Homework: 35%
Midterms/Labs: 35%
Final: 30%
Grading Scale
≥92.5%
92.5% to 90%
90% to 87.5%
87.5% to 82.5%
82.5% to 80%
80% to 77.5%
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
77.5% to 72.5%
72.5% to 70%
70% to 67.5%
67.5% to 62.5%
62.5% to 60%
<60%
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
Assignments
The course will have approximately 13 homework assignments, 3 labs, 1 midterm exam, and one final exam.
Homeworks
All homeworks count towards the final grade
You are welcome to work collaboratively on homework assignments, but must submit your own work
All homework assignments will be submitted prior to the start of lecture through Canvas as a pdf. A physical copy may be submitted prior to the start of lecture for a 5% grade penalty
Labs
All labs will count towards the final grade
Prelab assignments are due prior to the assigned lab time through Canvas as a pdf. A physical copy may be submitted at the start of the lab time for a 5% grade penalty
Labwork will be completed in groups of 2-3. Every individual must turn in their own prelab. One report is turned in per group
Lab reports should be clear, concise, and complete. Lab reports are submitted through Canvas as a pdf
Exams
All exams will count towards the final grade
All exams are open-book, open-note, and a calculator may be used. No collaboration is allowed.
Textbook
Erickson and MaksimovicFundamentals of Power Electronics 2nd or 3rd Edition
Available at UT bookstore or through online retailers
How to succeed in this course
Attend all lectures
Read associated sections in the book, as listed on the course schedule
Work collaboratively (in person or virtually) to understand assignments
Actively participate in lab sessions
Review material in advance of quizzes and exams
Ask questions in lecture / office hours / e‐mail after having made an attempt at the material on your own
Additional notices for all students
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. (865-974-6087, 2227 Dunford Hall).
Every effort will be made to reasonably and fairly deal with students who have serious religious observances that conflict with scheduled exams, assignments, etc. Please notify the instructor well in advance, so that there is time to make adequate arrangements.
All students of the University of Tennessee are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct shall be reported. Students who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). For further information, please refer to the university Standards of Conduct and the academic policies and procedures, present in hilltopics