Power semiconductor switching devices, Switching transients in power semiconductors, Losses and Thermal flow models, thermal design, switching aid and snubber circuits, Switch Mode Dc-dc Converters: Buck, Boost, Buck-boost and bridge topologies, Continuous and Discontinuous Modes of Operation, Closed loop control of dc-dc converters. Gate drive circuit design: Transformer and opto-isolated drive circuits; Protection of power electronic devices, Single phase dc to ac inverters. Control of dc brushed motor drives using switch mode power converters, Dc to ac inverter configurations, Switch mode ac to dc converter topologies; Motor drive applications and selection criteria, Synthesis of low frequency ac voltages, Single phase thyristor-based ac voltage controllers, Power Quality issues and Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems,. |
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