Free online course on Power Electronics by University of Colorado

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.

University of Colorado, Boulder and coursera offers this online course.

About the course:
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.

Recommended Background:
Knowledge of circuits and electronics at the level of an undergraduate major in electrical engineering is assumed.

• Duration: 9 weeks of study
• Timings: 6 to 9 hours of work / week.

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