EEL 4241/6245

Power Electronics
CRN: 15333/15336, Credit Hours: 3
COURSE SYLLABUS
Semester: Spring 2025
Class Meeting Days: M, W
Class Meeting Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm
Class Meeting Location: CIS 3064
Instructor: Dr. Rabi Shankar Kar
Office Location: ENB 346
Office Hours: M, W 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Email: [email protected]

TA: Rahul Halugudde Ramakrishna ([email protected]) office hours: M, W 11:00 am – 12 noon

I. University Course Description

This course covers circuit topologies used to convert electricity from one form to another. The
course will emphasize switch mode building blocks, variety of converters based on the building
block, Pulse Width Modulation based control, and applications.

II. Course Prerequisites

EGN 3373 and EGN 3374 Introduction to Electrical Systems, minimum grade “B”.

III. Course Purpose

This course is a cross-listed course for graduate and undergraduate students. Examine the
circuit topologies used in contemporary power electronics to convert electricity from one
form to another, including: dc-dc converter, switch-circuit-based dc-ac or ac-dc converter
(half-bridge single phase, full-bridge single phase, and two-level three-phase), single-phase
and three-phase diode-based rectifiers. For each of the converters, the power transfer, circuit
operation and control, and power quality will be evaluated. The applications, such as
motor drives, renewable energy integrations, will be introduced.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students learn the switched mode building block and its applications, including:
• dc-dc converter (topology, circuit and analysis),
• dc-ac or ac-dc converter (topology, circuit and analysis): a) half-bridge singlephase; b)
full-bridge single-phase; c) two-level three-phase
• pulse width modulation (PWM) feedback control

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 2. Students learn to analyze the diode-based converters:
• Single-phase rectifier
• Three phase rectifier
3. Introduction to applications: motor drives, renewable energy integrations

V. Required Texts and/or Readings and Course Materials

• Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design 3rd, Mohan, Undeland, and
Robins,
John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-0-471-22693-2
VI. Supplementary (Optional) Texts and Materials
• Principles of Power Electronics (2nd Edition), John G. Kassakian, David J. Perreault, George
C. Verghese, and Martin F. Schlecht, Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13 978-
1316519516
• Power Electronics (1st Edition), Daniel W Hart, McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN-13: 978-
0073380674

VII. How to Succeed in this Course

Provide students with a primer on how to perform well in this course specifically. Given the
subject matter, are there certain study strategies you suggest? Many students may benefit from
an overall introduction to effective study techniques. Consider also listing what students need to
know as they begin this course, including specific knowledge or content that should have been
mastered in previous courses. It can be very beneficial to provide them with links to learn more if
they need to get up to speed with particular skills or knowledge sets.

VIII. Grading Scale

Percentage grade Letter Grade

90-100 A
80-89.9 B
70-79.9 C
60-69.9 D
<60 F

IX. Grade Categories and Weights

Assignment Weighted Grade

Homework & Quizzes 30%
Hardware labs 10%
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Course Project 20%
Final Exam 20%
Note: Late assignment will not be accepted.
Quizzes will be held randomly without prior intimation and there will be no make up quizzes unless stated
with valid reasons

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X. Course Schedule.

Week Work Due Before Class Topics to be Discussed in Class

Introduction to Power electronics,
Week 1 First day of class; no assignments is due Recap of Diodes, Thryster, IGBT, BJT
and MOSFET
Read Chapter 1,2 Recap of basic electrical studies:
Voltage, Current and power, Phasor
Week 2
representations, Introduction to
magnetic circuits
Read Chapter 3,4 Continuation of Magnetic circuits, Fourier
Week 3
analysis, HW 1 review.
HW 1 due. Read Chapter 7 Introduction to DC-DC converters,
Buck and Boost converters, PWM for
Week 4 DC-DC converters. Continuous and
discontinuous mode conduction.
Buck-Boost converters, MATLAB demo on
DC-DC converters, emphasize on
Week 5 Read Chapter 7, Signup for LAB 1
continuous and discontinuous mode
converter
Read Chapter 7, Hardware LAB 1 on DC-DC Continuation of DC-DC converters, solve
Week 6
converters examples. HW 2 review
Read Chapter 7, HW 2 due, Hardware LAB 1 Introduction to DC/AC converters,
Week 7
on DC-DC reviews Examples on DC-DC converters
Midterm Exam review on Monday, and
Week 8
Midterm exam on Wednesday
Read Chapter 8 Introduction to DC/AC converters. Single
Week 9 phase converters: operation and principles,
PWM for inverters, Examples
Week 10 Spring Break
Read Chapter 8, Signup for LAB 2 Half and full bridge inverter circuits, Three
Wek 11 phase inverter circuit, Three phase PWM
generation, Introduction to course project.
Read Chapter 5, HW 3 Due, Hardware LAB HW 3 review on Monday, Introduction to
Week 12
2 on DC-AC converters rectifier circuits
Read Chapter 5, Hardware LAB 1 on DC-AC Full bridge and half bridge rectifier circuits,
Week 13 converters Understanding current commutation in
case of Diode rectifier circuits,
Read Chapter 5 HW 4 review, THD, PF and DPF of a rectifier
Week 14
circuit
Read Chapter 14 and 17, HW 4 Due Application of Power Electronic circuits,
Week 15
Course project presentation to the TA Final Exam review
Week 16 Final Exam based on the exam matrix
* Note: The Schedule is subject to revision

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XI. General Education Statement (undergraduate only – Required if a Gen Ed course)
The class is delivered in face-to-face mode. Students are required to attend the lecture and
hardware labs in-person. The unscheduled quizzes will be given in class. There is no makeup if the
students don‟t notify the instructor/TA before the class (quiz) time.

The midterm and final exams will be closed book and closed notes. One formula sheet
(both sides of 8.5” x 11” paper) is allowed for the exams. The formula sheet(s) should be
handwritten originals, not photocopied, no solutions of the homework/quiz/exam.

If, for some extremely important, verifiable reason, you cannot take the midterm exam at
the scheduled time, the instructor must be notified, and your final exam score will be
counted for the missed midterm exam. All students are required to take the final exam
during the scheduled time (USF final exam matrix Spring 2025).

Questions concerning a grade given for any assignment/quiz/exam/lab must be presented to

the instructor/TA within 5 days after the grade is posted on Canvas.

XII. Software
The software, MATLAB/SimScape (SimPowerSystems) will be used in class. With USF Student
ID, the software package can be downloaded and installed freely.

The software Labview will be used for the hardware labs.

XIII. USF Core Syllabus Policies

USF has a set of central policies related to student recording class sessions, academic integrity and
grievances, student accessibility services, academic disruption, religious observances, academic
continuity, food insecurity, pregnancy and related conditions, and sexual harassment that apply to
all courses at USF. Be sure to review these online: usf.edu/provost/faculty-success/resources-
policies-forms/core-syllabus-policy-statements.aspx

XIV. Course Policies: Grades

Late Work Policy: Late assignments will not be accepted for grading. If students need to appeal
there grades they need to do it with the TA within 5 days of the grade publish. Anything taler than
that will not be accepted.

Medical Excuses: If students miss any class, quizzes HWs or exam due to medical reasons they
need to inform the instructor with proper medical report describing the reason for the absence.

Make-up Exams Policy: There is no makeup policy for Quizzes and Exams. If a student misses the
midterm exam with valid reason, the final exam grade will be used as the midterm exam grade
and there is no make up for exams

Final Examinations Policy: All final exams are to be scheduled in accordance with the University’s
final examination policy.

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XV. Course Policies: Student Expectations
Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is the foundation of the University of South Florida
System’s commitment to the academic honesty and personal integrity of its university community.
Academic integrity is grounded in certain fundamental values, which include honesty,
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endeavors and claims of scholarly knowledge as representative of one’s own efforts. The final
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the USF System, unless otherwise determined by the independently accredited institution.
The process for faculty reporting of academic misconduct, as well as the student’s options for
appeal, are outlined in detail in USF System Regulation 3.027.

Disruption to Academic Progress: Disruptive students in the academic setting hinder the
educational process. Disruption of the academic process is defined as the act, words, or general
conduct of a student in a classroom or other academic environment which in the reasonable
estimation of the instructor: (a) directs attention away from the academic matters at hand, such
as noisy distractions, persistent, disrespectful or abusive interruption of lecture, exam, academic
discussion, or general University operations, or (b) presents a danger to the health, safety, or well-
being of self or other persons.

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students.

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Religious Observances: All students have a right to expect that the University will reasonably
accommodate their religious observances, practices and beliefs (USF System Policy 10-045). The
USF System, through its faculty, will make every attempt to schedule required classes and

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 examinations in view of customarily observed religious holidays of those religious groups or
communities comprising the USF System‟s constituency. Students are expected to attend classes
and take examinations as determined by the USF System. No student shall be compelled to attend
class or sit for an examination at a day or time prohibited by his or her religious belief. However,
students should review the course requirements and meeting days and times to avoid foreseeable
conflicts, as excessive absences in a given term may prevent a student from completing the
academic requirements of a specific course. Students are expected to notify their instructors at
the beginning of each academic term if they intend to be absent for a class or announced
examination, in accordance with this Policy.

Statement of Academic Continuity: All students have a right to expect that the University will
reasonably accommodate their religious observances, practices and beliefs (USF System Policy 10-
045). The USF System, through its faculty, will make every attempt to schedule required classes
and examinations in view of customarily observed religious holidays of those religious groups or
communities comprising the USF System‟s constituency. Students are expected to attend classes
and take examinations as determined by the USF System. No student shall be compelled to attend
class or sit for an examination at a day or time prohibited by his or her religious belief. However,
students should review the course requirements and meeting days and times to avoid foreseeable
conflicts, as excessive absences in a given term may prevent a student from completing the
academic requirements of a specific course. Students are expected to notify their instructors at
the beginning of each academic term if they intend to be absent for a class or announced
examination, in accordance with this Policy.

XVI. Covid-19 Procedure: All students must comply with university policies and posted signs regarding
COVID-19 mitigation measures, including wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing
during in-person classes. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from class, referral to the Office
of Student Conduct and Ethical Development, and possible removal from campus.

Additional details are available on the University‟s Core Syllabus Policy Statements page
https://www.usf.edu/provost/faculty/core-syllabus-policy-statements.aspx

XVII.Important Dates to Remember

For important USF dates, see the Academic Calendar at http://www.usf.edu/registrar/calendars/

Example:
Drop/Add Deadline: Fri, Jan 17, 2025
Martin Luther King Holiday: Mon, Jan 20, 2025
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Final Examination Week: Sat, May 3 - Thurs, May 8, 2025