Description

Theory/Practice
1

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Gustavo R. Alves

Contents

CP1 - Review of basic concepts (1 week)
CP2 - Junction Diodes (3 weeks)
Simplified, approximate and complete computational models of diodes
Analysis of circuits with diodes
Examples and applications
CP3 - The bipolar junction transistor (2 weeks)
Physical structure and mode of operation
Most frequent typologies - polarization
The transistor as an amplifier
CP4 - Operational amplifiers (2 weeks)
The ideal operational amplifier
Circuit analysis with operational amplifiers
Examples and applications
CP5 - Power electronics systems (2 weeks)
Components most used in Power Electronics: Mosfet, IGBT
Application examples of Power Electronics
Basic Power Electronics Converters
Rectifiers (AC/DC converters)
Regulators (AC/AC converters)
Choppers (DC/DC converters)
PWM Inverters/Rectifiers (DC/AC converters)
CP6 ? Programmable | Configurable Analog Electronic Devices (1 week)
Architectures and design tools
Development process

Learning Outcomes

QB1: Identify and explain the operation of electronic components, integrated circuits, sensors, and actuators.

QB2: Analyse electronic circuits and their typical signal-processing applications.

QB3: Analyse and design simple electronic circuits based on the components and technologies studied.

QB4: Identify the operating principles and applications of power electronic converters.

QB5: Analyse the operation and purpose of power electronics systems in engineering applications.

QB6: Recognise and explain the operating principles of more complex electronic circuits.