Course aims:

Using concepts specific to the field in order to explain the fundamental phenomena specific to the field;
Application of principles, basic rules for understanding a written / oral or to express in writing/ orally in an appropriate manner, respectively, taking into account all elements involved in the field
Analysis of electronic circuits and systems of low/medium complexity, for the purpose of their design and measurement

Course Entry Requirements:

Description of the operation of electronic devices and circuits and the fundamental methods of measuring signals, Analysis of electronic circuits

Course contents:

Introduction. Course Syllabus Presentation.
Description of course objectives. Required concepts.
General presentation of switching sources, history, definitions, standards.
Linear voltage regulators;
Switching voltage regulators;

DC-DC buck converter;

DC-DC inverter converter;

DC-DC boost converter;S

witched-mode power supply with galvanic isolation, flyback type

Switched-mode power supply with galvanic isolation, forward type

Switched-mode power supply with galvanic isolation, push-pull type;

Switched-mode power supply with galvanic isolation, half-bridge;

Control and command circuits in switched-mode power supplies

Advanced design methods for magnetic components

Final Review.

 

Teaching methods:

Elicitation, Cooperative learning, Discussion and survey, Team-based learning, Active learning systems, Active listening.

Learning outcomes:

To know the classic topologies of DC-DC converters; control and command methods; integrated circuits dedicated to linear and switching power supplies;•

To understand the phenomena occurring in switching power supplies;

• To evaluate and optimize suitable converter structures depending on the application;

• To synthesize complex power supply structures.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Combined oral and written examination to verify the quality and correctness of information assimilated. (50%+50%).

Recommended reading:

C BASSO, SWITCH-MODE POWER SUPPLIES. SPICE Simulations and Practical Designs 2016 2016, 320.
Mohan N., Undeland T.M., Robbins W.P, Power Electronics: Converters, John Wiley and Sons, 1989, 500.
E Ceuca, Modeling the dc-dc converters, Class materials and Simulations, 250.