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New For Fall 2008
ECE 5984: Application and Design of High-density Multi-phase PWM Converters
F. Wang: T/R 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
This course covers the design as well as key applications of the modern advanced high-density AC multi-phase PWM converters. The detailed state-of-the-art design methodology will be presented, including control, semiconductor device selection, loss calculation, thermal design, protection and auxiliary circuits, and converter system integration. The important interface issues with source and load will also be covered. The application topics will focus on PWM converters for electric machine drives, and will also discuss the converter application in electric power transmission and distribution network, as used in utility and autonomous power systems. (3C)
ECE 5984: Introduction to Space Plasmas
W.A. Scales: T/R 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
This course describes the underlying physical processes in the space environment medium in terms of plasma physics and electrodynamics. Concepts covered include single particle motion, fluid and kinetic theory of plasmas, plasma waves and instabilities, diffusion and resistivity, and a brief introduction to nonlinear effects. (3C) Corequisite ECE 5105 Electromagnetic Waves.