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  Course Description
Course Name : Analysis and Design of Switched Mode Power Supplies

Course Code : EE-711

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MEHMET UĞRAŞ CUMA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains principals of steady state converter analysis.
Defines steady state equivalent circuit modelling, losses and efficiency.
Lists converter topologies.
Explains AC equivalent circuit modelling of converters, analysis of converter transfer functions.
Defines closed loop transfer functions and stability.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To achieve the fundamental knowledge on switched mode power supplies, to analyze circuit modelling of converter topologies, operation modes and transfer functions.

Course Contents : Steady-state analysis of switched-mode power supplies (SMPS): steady-state equivalent circuit modeling, losses, and efficiency, switch realization and power semiconductor devices. Discontinuous conduction mode, converter topologies. AC equivalent circuit modelling of converters, analysis of converter transfer functions, graphical construction of impedances and transfer functions, effect of negative feedback on network transfer functions, closed-loop transfer functions and stability, regulator design, measurement of loop gains. Magnetics theory, loss mechanism in magnetic devices, filter inductor, multiple winding magnetics, transformer and AC inductor design.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Graduate Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Principals of steady state converter analysis None Presentation and lecture
2 Steady state equivalent circuit modelling, losses and efficiency Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3 DC transformer model, switch realization and power semiconductor devices Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4 The discontinuos conduction mode operation of converters Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5 Converter topologies Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6 Converter topologies Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7 Magnetics theory, loss mechanism in magnetic devices, eddy currents in winding conductors, several types of magnetic devices Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8 Midterm Exam Preparation for midterm exam Written exam
9 Filter inductor design constraints, multiple-winding magnetics design Transformer design constraints, AC inductor design Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10 AC equivalent circuit modelling of converters, analysis of converter transfer functions Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
11 AC equivalent circuit modelling of converters, analysis of converter transfer functions Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12 Graphical construction of impedances and transfer functions and converter transfer functions Effect of negative feedback on the network transfer functions Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13 Graphical construction of impedances and transfer functions and converter transfer functions, Effect of negative feedback on the network transfer functions Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14 Closed loop transfer functions and stability Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15 Regulator design, measurement of loop gains Reading the resources on subject Presentation and lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
16/17 Final exam Preparation for final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Y. S. Lee, Computer Aided Analysis And Design Of Switch-Mode Power Supplies, Marcel Dekker, 1993.
 A. S. Kislovski, R. Redl, N. Sokal, Dynamic Analysis Of Switching-Mode DC/DC Converters, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1994.
 H. W. Whittington, B. W. Flynn, D. E. Macpherson, Switched Mode Power Supplies, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1997.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 60
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 1
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 5
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 2
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 2
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 4
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 2
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 4
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 3
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 4
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 0
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 3
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 6 48
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6