Tehoelektroniikka (A0115), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Tehoelektroniikka Power Electronics
Course Winha code:	A0115
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	3.year
Implementation:	1.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Kai Virta
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Electric circuits and networks, Signals and transients, digital and analog electronics

Course contents (core content level)

Form and function of basic power electronic components, such as diodes, thyristors, fet?s, IGBT ? transistors, diace?s, triace?s and UJT?s. Cooling dimensioning and protection against overvoltage / current. Resistive, capacitive and inductive components.

Course contents (additional)

Function and dimensioning of control circuits. Linear and switch-mode power supplies. Power supply filter components.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Student has basic knowledge on the operating principles of power electronics components. Student is able to perform basic lever dimensioning for components. Student understands the purpose and significance of protecting and cooling the components

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Student is able to dimension and build simple power electronics circuit by using power electronics components. Student has the skills to perform measurements in order to verify the operation of the circuit. Student is able to use the manufactures data sheets for information.

Teaching and learning strategies

Classroom teaching: 14 h
Laboratory exercises: 28 h
Project: 10 h
Exam: 2h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis carried out 5/05): 26 h
Total: 80 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

The project exercise, laboratory exercises and exam are all to be performed acceptably in order for the course to be passed

Related competences of the degree programme

Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills