1 |
Introduction to The System (1 hr.)
The
history of the power electronics industry is briefly reviewed and discussion
is given showing how components and circuits have evolved from selenium
rectifiers to high temperature electronics. |
3 |
Design for Safety, Standards, Certificates
& Regulations (2 hrs.)
Nearly
all designs must meet the scrutiny of UL, CE, CSA, etc. A discussion is given
regarding which certification is required and what steps need to be taken. |
4 |
Knowing Where Disaster Can Strike, Inductive
Switching (2 hrs.)
Mother
nature strongly objects to abrupt changes and easily provides excessive
voltage transients, particularly when currents in inductors are interrupted.
An in-depth look at the effects of circuit parasitics is given along with
good design practices. This is an essential presentation to all in power
electronics design. |
6 |
Introduction to Switch-mode Topologies (6
hrs.) (Design included)
The workhorse of power electronics is switch-mode
topologies. A Buck Converter design is used as an example to show the reality
of switch design. Design calculations, predicted waveforms and component
specifications are given. |
13 |
Power Packaging Approaches (4 hrs.)
Power
electronic circuits convert many types of energy, such as electric, magnetic
and thermal. Why do only electrical designs? This presentation moves from
physical specification through characterization of different packaging
approaches and characterization of materials. Given is a comprehensive
framework to identify packaging issues and is essential of all designers. |
Total time:
2 Days or 1Day + 2 Half-Day Sessions, or 4 Days of course +consulting |