ELCT 130 Introduction to Power Electronics Devices

4 credits

This course covers DC/AC analysis of basic FET devices with DC/AC amplifier analysis and a study of the thyristor family. Computer modeling of FET amplifiers is used to enhance understanding. The course also includes a study of frequency effects on amplifier operation and a study of oscillator and regulated power supply circuits.

Prerequisites: ELCT 120, ELCT 121, and ELCT 122

Corequisites: ELCT 131 and ELCT 132

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the operation of FET devices and their role in the amplification
State common biasing methods for FET circuits
Approximate FET input/output impedances and gain
List the major parameters of FET configurations
Computer model DC/AC FET amplifiers and interpret the data
Construct, test, and analyze the operation of FET amplifier circuits
Name and recognize the schematic symbol of common thyristor devices
Explain the operation of a SCR and Triac circuit used to control power to a load
Construct, test, and analyze a thyristor circuit
Name several selected oscillator circuits by viewing their schematic diagrams
Construct, test, and analyze the operation of oscillator circuits
Compare linear regulated power supplies with switch-mode power supplies
Describe the theory of linear regulated and switch-mode power supplies
Construct, test, and analyze the operation of regulated power supplies
Read and interpret datasheets from a variety of sources, including the internet, and apply the data obtained to devices used

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40